Senior Marketing Specialist

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago•Chicago, IL

36d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, English or Journalism required.
Strong writing and communications skills and an understanding of marketing channels required.
Five years of experience in marketing or communications, ideally in the non-profit sector.
Experience developing digital content for the web and a comprehensive understanding of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Strong interpersonal, project management and organizational skills.
Must be self-motivated and able to work both independently and as a member of a team; attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects under demanding deadlines are essential.
Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with healthcare a plus.
Experience providing communications support for fundraising events a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of external conference details such as budgets, sponsorship contracts, speaker representation, and pre-conference preparation with all stakeholders.
Maintain ongoing communication with division heads, physician leads and administrators to capture notable achievements, innovations, and recognitions.
Collaborate with divisions to develop and distribute content that elevates specialty visibility and supports reputation ‑ building efforts year-round among national peers.
Develop and manage outreach lists for the organization and the various divisions.
Conduct research and recommend communication tactics, outreach channels, and content themes tailored to each specialty’s national audience.
Maintain records of all expert opinion efforts across the organization and various divisions.
Identify and coordinate opportunities to enhance organizational brand awareness within national, multi ‑ specialty forums, including those focused on pediatrics, surgery, and other broad clinical audiences.
Lead annual voter mobilization campaign including identification of affiliated voter pool, voter education/registration activities, and other efforts to encourage affiliated specialists to submit nominations.
Provide quarterly briefings to the Rising Forward Core Team and the CMO on the organizational expert opinion strategy, divisional plans, and performance outcomes of completed initiatives.
Collaborate with External Communications Team to develop social media posts highlighting specialty achievements, clinical expertise, and reputation ‑ enhancing milestones
Develop newsletters and other marketing materials to provide consistent engagement with targeted audiences.
Support additional writing, editing, and communication projects as needed.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits: Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program