Sr. Communications Specialist

Cincinnati Children's•Andrews, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for creating and executing compelling communications for internal and external audiences to raise philanthropic support for the health system. Requires strong conceptual and working knowledge in job area. Works well both independently and in a team environment, with moderate level of guidance and general supervision. Some direct/relevant experience to perform a range of assignments related to job discipline. Applies experience to accomplish difficult tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field
Two to five years communications or fundraising experience
Ability to work with and foster relationships with diverse stakeholders—internal staff, donors, patient-families, community partners
Experience writing/adapting for varied audiences and working with an established brand voice
Excellent verbal, written and/or interpersonal communication skills
Meticulously keeping track of details without becoming overwhelmed by them; being exacting, precise, and accurate; spotting minor imperfections or errors and taking action to correct them
Using time efficiently and productively; prioritizing multiple tasks properly to meet deadlines; recognizing time constraints and adjusting work schedule to address them
Working cooperatively with others to achieve group goals; proactively adjusting one's style and efforts to complement those of others on the team; being pleasant, agreeable, and easy to work with; valuing group success as much or more than individual success

Nice To Haves

Communications experience within the nonprofit sector, health care or sciences
Current knowledge of web authoring systems
Experience in managing digital asset systems

Responsibilities

Seeks out and develops stories and content for publishing on various communications platforms.
Creates and executes comprehensive communications plans for special events and campaigns.
Develops, produces, edits, distributes and tracks content.
Incorporates multi-media approach to storytelling.
Identifies opportunities for improvements and raises them to the appropriate individuals.
Works to elevate and innovate communications platforms.
Manages projects from start to completion with moderate supervision using project management platform and tools to track assignments.
Project manage communications plans for publications, special events, social media posts, video production, proposal development and other projects as assigned.
Work to ensure that brand standards are reviewed and met.
Manage timelines.
Develop and maintain relationships with external vendors (photographers, video production teams, graphic designers, printers, mail houses, etc.); collect bids, execute deliverables and track expenses; submit invoices for payment.
Track and convey needed copy and design edits; obtain necessary permissions, releases and approvals.
Build and sustain strong relationships with internal stakeholders, collaborating across teams to advance the philanthropic goals of the health system.
Model our department culture by engaging others with respect, curiosity, communicating with clarity, accountability and navigating differing perspectives with professionalism.
Effectively balance and reconcile conflicting feedback, guiding conversations toward solutions that uphold our values and advance departmental goals.
Other Duties as Assigned