Marketing and Communications Specialist

Abbott • Waukegan, IL

1d • $61,300 - $122,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. The Marketing and Communications Specialist will support the internal IT Marketing & Communications team in multiple areas. This role requires the candidate to be highly organized, able to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and possess general marketing knowledge with strengths in Graphic Design, the Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft 0365 suite of tools. An understanding of marketing concepts, proofreading, digital solutions, employee engagement, culture/DEI, data, and analytics is essential. The candidate will learn Abbott Brand guidelines and assist in developing and maintaining graphic design assets for the team and internal IT customers. This role demands an understanding of multiple design aspects, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to translate business requirements into effective design solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent experience.
• 5 – 7 years of experience in Marketing and Communications with solid knowledge of general marketing concepts.
• Proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft 0365 suite of tools for Graphic Design
• Experience working in a corporate setting following strict corporate brand guidelines.
• Extensive experience with Proofreading skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to different digital solutions
• Familiarity with employee engagement, culture, data and analytics.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with internal Marketing and Communications employee communications.
• Critical thinker
• Self-motivated
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Comfortable working with all levels across the organization

Responsibilities

• Graphic Design
• Image Sourcing
• Branded PowerPoint Presentations
• Training documents: CBTs, Synthesia, Job Aids
• Solution Design and Implementation: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements.
• Implement and deploy design solutions that meet business needs and improve efficiency.
• SharePoint Design
• Project management
• Proofreading
• Writing
• In-person event support
• Promote a sense of belonging/culture

Benefits

• Free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• the Freedom 2 Save student debt program
• FreeU education benefit

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level