Sr. Communications Specialist

American Hospital Association•Chicago, IL

1d•$79,000 - $119,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is a national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities. The AHA has two main offices, located in Washington, D.C., and Chicago. The AHA offers a flexible hybrid work schedule of three days in the office and two days working remotely. This role is located in Chicago. Responsible for developing and implementing communications strategies to support various AHA business units and projects. This position is responsible for writing and editing news articles, reports, policy briefs, blogs, e-newsletters and other communications products to promote AHA resources to members and the public. The position must adhere to AHA's high standards for writing and editing. Audiences include, but are not limited to, AHA members and staff, policymakers and the public, state hospital association executives and hospital trustees.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Journalism, English, Communications, or related field
5+ years Professional writing and editing experience
Advanced editing and writing knowledge
Background and understanding of journalism and constructing news stories
Knowledgeable of Associated Press style
Intermediate computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and PowerPoint) skills
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Ability to work successfully with senior executives, policy experts, lobbyists, legal and communications staff
Ability to handle shifting priorities and meet tight deadlines
Ability to translate complex issues into clear, accurate and persuasive prose
Ability to develop clear messages and customize them for a variety of audiences

Nice To Haves

Experience with writing for and editing electronic newsletters
Experience writing or editing on health care issues
Familiarity with video creation and editing software
Knowledge of a marketing automation platform, such as Real Magnet
Familiarity with a website content management system

Responsibilities

Works with colleagues from across the association to develop and implement communications’ strategies that support the promotion of AHA resources to members and the public.
Leads efforts to develop communication products that deliver high value to AHA members and position the AHA as a thought leader in the public.
Conducts research and develops content for assigned communications products. These include, but are not limited to, news articles, e-newsletters, press releases, blogs, reports, digital, website, emails, videos, podcasts, presentations, scripts, white papers and others.
Writes, edits and proofreads content, for assigned communications products distributed to AHA members and policymakers, etc.
Ensures all content is consistent and on-brand across assigned communication channels.
Adheres to AHA style guidelines.
Ensures content of assigned webpages are maintained on a regular basis.
Contributes to team meetings and stays up to date on AHA activities by closely following AHA and industry publications and websites.
Attends assigned conferences and helps produce blogs, podcasts and videos.
Understands AHA audiences and stakeholders in order to effectively develop and deliver appropriate, relevant and credible content.
Contributes to Advocacy and Member Communications team by recommending strategies to help drive member engagement with AHA communication products.
Performs other duties as assigned.