Communications Specialist - Internal Communications

Penn Medicine • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Communications Specialist - Internal Communications at Penn Medicine plays a crucial role in supporting the internal and external communications strategies of the organization. This position involves collaboration with various teams to enhance storytelling efforts and optimize communication processes, ensuring effective dissemination of information to faculty and staff across the health system.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts or Science in Communications, public relations, journalism, or related field (Required).
• 1+ years experience in a communications role, preferably in healthcare, non-profit, or media environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing communication projects from concept to completion, including print and digital publications.
• Experience with digital communications tools, including social media platforms, content management systems, and email marketing platforms.

Responsibilities

• Assist digital/web staff in the maintenance of the Department's web page and social media properties.
• Assist Department in generating and posting content over social media (e.g. Facebook).
• Assist with the monitoring and measurement of Penn Medicine's traditional and social media coverage and maintenance of departmental archives.
• Lead the project management and writing for one or more monthly or annual print/digital publications under the guidance of a more senior editor.
• Assist Department staff in media relations, publications and internal publications with duties related to written communications activities including press releases, announcements, invitations to cover, and articles for internal publications, memos, and newsletters.
• May work with members of the media to arrange interviews or other opportunities for press coverage and escort media while on campus.
• Serve as primary contact for up to two departments/divisions with responsibility for planning and coordinating media outreach, pitching stories to members of the news media, and related writing duties.
• Assist in the preparation of selected institutional news releases, articles, Invitations to Cover, RSS feeds and multimedia content (photos, videos, audio files) for publication to the web.
• Assist in the production of media reports.
• Maintain and update media lists.

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits program
• Prepaid tuition assistance program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree