Communications Specialist, Full Time bei Unity Health

1.  Education:  Bachelor’s Degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, or related field required.

2.  Training and Experience:  Prefer three-years of experience in marketing, public relations, digital planning, business development, writing, journalism, advertising, community relations, effective communication, and planning. Self-starter with strong organizational skills. Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite. Design capabilities helpful. Healthcare, hospital, or hospitality experience preferred.

3.  Job Knowledge:  Understanding advertising, community and public relations, journalism (AP Style), and marketing. Demonstrated ability to function as an influential member of multidisciplinary teams. Strong verbal and written communication skills. 

4.  Safety Sensitive:   YES

In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.”  A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position. 

DESCRIPTION:

The Communications Specialist works under the Exec. Director of Recruitment and Network Development to help implement requested marketing campaigns for Unity Health, responsible for internal communications and internal day-to-day marketing requests. Assist in developing and executing marketing/PR activities, programs, and campaigns that support strategic plan goals to increase awareness and utilization of Unity Health. 

The Communications Specialist will have frequent interactions with department directors, administrative leaders, physicians, medical staff, business representatives, and the public. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. The Communications Specialist will be required to produce and edit a wide variety of hospital marketing materials, write AP style content regularly, copy edit thoroughly, draft award applications for Unity Health, conduct interviews and write articles. The Communications Specialist will also assist with social media, event planning and be the key contact for external events in the community when needed. 

Must exhibit the ability to set priorities, organize workload, plan, and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.