Communications Specialist

AtlantiCare•Egg Harbor Township, NJ

About The Position

The Communications Specialist supports the development and execution of clear, timely and engaging communications for our internal team members. The Communications Specialist will report to the Director of Corporate Communications and will partner with their leadership to create and deploy a communications strategy that ensures our team members are well informed and aligned with our organizational priorities, effectively leveraging all our internal channel. This position will focus primarily on internal corporate communications, while also contributing to social media content, press materials and crisis communications in partnership with the Marketing & Communications team.

Requirements

Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time and meet deadlines
Collaborative mindset and comfort working with cross-functional teams
Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information
Eagerness to learn and grow within a communications function
Bachelor’s degree required; degree in communications, public relations or journalism preferred
3-5 years prior experience in journalism, corporate communications and/or public relations required.

Responsibilities

Draft, edit and distribute internal communications and content our channels including email, intranet, Teams, leadership videos, announcements and newsletters.
Ensure messaging is clear, accurate and aligned with our brand voice and brand standards.
Collaborate with leaders and teams to translate complex information into accessible, easy to understand and engaging content.
Maintain and update internal communication channels, ensuring content is timely and relevant.
Support the development of press releases and external announcements, including drafting, editing and coordinating approvals.
Monitor external feedback channels and stay abreast of trending new topics or issues that might impact the organization.
Manage multiple projects and deadlines at the same time in a fast-paced environment.
Proofread content for accuracy, grammar and brand consistency
Track and organize communications requests, approvals and timelines
As needed, support measurement and reporting of communication effectiveness
On occasion, provide coverage at corporate functions and community events (nights or weekends.)