Corporate Communications Specialist

GE HealthCare•Chicago, IL

7d•$61,600 - $92,400•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director, External Communications, the Communications Specialist is a key operational and strategic contributor to GE HealthCare’s external corporate communications team. This role supports the execution of integrated earned, owned, and emerging media strategies, with a focus on leveraging AI. The ideal candidate is an agile, digitally fluent storyteller who understands how narratives travel across traditional media, social platforms, and has a developing understanding of AI-driven discovery environments. They will help drive efficient processes, strengthen media relationships, and collaborate across a complex organization to increase visibility and engagement in a rapidly evolving communications landscape.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, English, or related field
0-3 years of experience in corporate communications, media relations, or a PR agency, with demonstrated success contributing coverage across traditional and digital platforms
Proven ability to create compelling content across formats (written, digital, and multimedia)
Developing understanding of today’s media landscape, including alternative media channels and the influence of AI across channels
Familiarity with AI tools and platforms used in content creation, media monitoring, and insights generation (e.g., generative AI, social listening, analytics tools)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging narratives
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Ability to work effectively across a matrixed, global organization

Nice To Haves

Digitally and AI fluent: Curious and proactive about how AI is transforming communications, search, and content discovery; able to leverage tools responsibly to enhance output and efficiency
News instinct + speed: Demonstrates curiosity and developing news judgment and the ability to identify and act on real-time opportunities in a fast-moving environment
Modern storyteller: Skilled in shaping narratives that resonate across earned media, social platforms, and algorithm-driven ecosystems
Data-informed communicator: Uses insights and analytics to refine messaging, improve performance, and demonstrate impact
Collaborative and influential: Builds strong relationships internally and externally, including with non-traditional media stakeholders

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze media, social, and AI-driven search trends to inform proactive storytelling and rapid response strategies
Contribute to content optimization for generative search and AI discovery (GEO)
Provide operational and project management support, including implementing AI tools, maintaining tools and systems, refining workflows, and coordinating team processes and meetings
Support in developing high-impact corporate communications materials aligned to business priorities, including media pitches, key messages, executive talking points, digital content, and award submissions
Support integrated communications campaigns across earned, owned, social, and emerging platforms, ensuring message consistency and channel optimization
Create compelling storytelling assets tailored for modern media consumption
Partner with business, regional, and functional teams to identify and activate timely storytelling opportunities tied to key moments, industry trends, and company milestones
Build and maintain media relationships, including with traditional journalists, independent creators, influencers, and niche industry voices