Communication Specialist

Children's Minnesota•MN and WI Remote, MN

About The Position

The Communication Specialist develops and distributes a broad range of internal and external communications materials. Reporting to the Manager of Internal Communications, the specialist partners with departmental leaders on communications campaigns, programs, and project plans. In collaboration with the marketing and communications team, the specialist develops and implements integrated, multichannel plans for employees, health professionals, patients, and families. The role serves as a primary writer in the department, ensuring copy is of high professional quality and consistent with brand and corporate identity standards. The specialist participates in internal, external, and social media communications.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related area.
Three to four years of strong writing and editing experience in a corporate or agency setting.
Planning and project management experience.
Excellent writing, editing, and communications skills, including strong knowledge of AP Style.
Comfort interacting and working with departmental and functional leaders.
Ability to write and execute emails across departmental areas.
Ability to build trusting relationships and establish credibility with partners.
Working knowledge of media relations, social media, and marketing techniques.
Comfort using communications technology such as webcasts, video, email, intranet, and SharePoint.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to learn quickly and become a subject matter expert on varied topics.
Self-starter with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to travel between locations as needed for meetings and events.

Nice To Haves

Health and/or healthcare experience preferred.
Experience creating and curating digital content across a wide range of channels, such as Microsoft SharePoint, email, and internal channels.
Experience with SharePoint, email marketing software, or Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

Develop and distribute internal and external communications materials.
Partner with departmental leaders on communications campaigns, programs, and project plans.
Develop and implement integrated, multichannel communications plans for employees, health professionals, patients, and families.
Serve as a primary departmental writer and ensure copy meets professional-quality and brand standards.
Participate in internal, external, and social media communications.
Plan, write, and execute email communications.
Find, develop, and tell compelling stories.
Travel between locations as needed for meetings and events.