Senior Production Specialist, Communications

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare • Chicago, IL

1d • $28 - $41

About The Position

The Senior Production Specialist, Communications supports the Communications Manager and other team members in executing communications plans for assigned focus areas. The role activates communications plans, coordinates their elements for maximum impact, and delivers campaigns in collaboration with internal stakeholders. It also develops and edits content, manages project timelines and approvals, and monitors the effectiveness of communications tactics. The position reflects Northwestern Medicine’s mission, vision, and values and complies with its Code of Ethics, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. It serves leaders of teams within Marketing and regional or system clients as identified. The role has no direct reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
• At least two years of experience in communications, marketing, and project management.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Basic knowledge of print production.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft applications.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a strong customer service orientation.
• Highly motivated and proactive, with a “can-do” attitude.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of the healthcare industry and academic medical centers.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager or Program Director in activating communications campaigns.
• Contribute to the planning, execution, and delivery of tactics for comprehensive communications campaigns.
• Develop content for the team.
• Author and edit articles, letters, emails, and other communications, and oversee design elements.
• Provide ad hoc writing support to team members and clients.
• Create timelines for each tactic and manage them to ensure delivery.
• Proof materials and obtain appropriate management, legal/risk, and other approvals.
• Use project management software to manage programs.
• Monitor communications effectiveness through analytics and other measurement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Loan forgiveness
• 401(k) matching
• A range of benefits and resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events

What This Job Offers

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