Sr Communications Specialist, TIPQC

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Communications Specialist supports the Tennessee Initiative for Perinatal Quality Care (TIPQC), Tennessee’s perinatal quality improvement collaborative, which works with hospitals, clinicians, payers, families, and community partners to improve pregnancy, delivery, and infant-care outcomes across the state. The role develops and carries out integrated communications that elevate TIPQC’s mission, increase engagement, and support key deliverables, including work connected to the Rural Health grant and TIPQC work plans. Working with TIPQC leadership and stakeholders—including Tennessee’s 35 birth hospitals—the specialist develops and manages communications strategies, raises awareness among internal and external audiences, and supports recruitment for TIPQC projects. The role coordinates content across the website, social media, e-newsletter, app, podcasts, press releases, hospital recognition, and other print and digital channels. It also project-manages strategic communications campaigns and special initiatives and supports written deliverables such as the Annual Report. The position is remote from a home office, with a preference for a Nashville-area candidate able to travel throughout Tennessee. The schedule is Monday through Friday during traditional daytime business hours; mileage for routine travel is reimbursed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
At least 5 years of relevant communications or marketing experience.
Reliable transportation for routine travel; mileage is reimbursed.

Nice To Haves

Website update and maintenance skills.
Podcast recording and editing experience, or strong interest and willingness to learn.
Social media content strategy and development experience.
Familiarity with Canva and platforms such as Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, and YouTube.

Responsibilities

Serve as a communications liaison and raise awareness of TIPQC programs and initiatives among internal and external audiences.
Develop and manage a marketing and communications strategy in partnership with TIPQC leadership.
Manage and refresh TIPQC communication assets, including the website, social media, e-newsletter, app content, and other channels.
Lead TIPQC podcast work, including identifying and recruiting guests, coordinating schedules, drafting content, and supporting recording and editing.
Coordinate development and maintenance of print and online content and provide technical direction for marketing plans.
Maintain consistent messaging across the monthly e-newsletter, app updates, social content, and other collateral.
Project-manage strategic communications campaigns and special initiatives.
Support key written deliverables, including components of TIPQC’s Annual Report.
Support awareness campaigns with communities focused on improving maternal and infant outcomes.
Work with stakeholders and partners across Tennessee, including birth hospitals, and support ongoing recruitment for TIPQC projects.