Communication Specialist

Children’s Minnesota • USA, MN, MN and WI Remote, MN

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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. Working 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, producing copy that meets high professional standards and is consistent with brand and corporate identity standards. The position 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, with 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 the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and 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 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.
• Experience creating and curating digital content across 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 writer and ensure copy is professionally written and consistent with brand and corporate identity standards.
• Participate in internal, external, and social media communications.
• Plan, write, and execute email communications and strategy.
• Find, develop, and tell compelling stories.

Benefits

• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Other fringe benefits.
• Shift differentials or premium pay may be available for positions requiring night, weekend, or on-call work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time