Communications Specialist

Our client is looking to hire a Communications Specialist with PR experience to support their team remotely!

LOCATION: Remote

TARGET START DATE: Immediate

JOB TYPE: Contract, W2, Benefited

DURATION: 6-12 months, potential to convert for the right fit

What you’ll be doing:

• Works with the communications and marketing team to create strategic communications aligned with company goals.
• Manages media placements to fit regional and company-wide objectives.
• Drafts media materials like press releases, talking points, emails, social media posts, web content, and presentations.
• Helps write internal communications for key initiatives.
• Coordinates media opportunities as part of strategic planning.
• Plans events and promotions to boost community and employee visibility.
• Engages with various internal and external stakeholders to drive campaigns forward.
• Identifies local opportunities aligned with strategic goals.
• Updates and replaces materials as required.
• Analyzes and prepares reports for planning.
• Supports local distribution of marketing messages and materials.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or relevant field
• 1-2+ years of public relations experience, can include internships
• Preferred experience in an agency setting and/or working in the healthcare industry
• Strong PR writing experience and exposure to Media Relations
• Ability to share writing samples, preferably press releases and/or blog posts

Who you are:

• You are organized and have excellent time management skills
• You have high attention to detail and have an eye for patterns and inconsistencies
• You possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• You are self-motivated and thrive in highly collaborative environments

TO APPLY:

If you are interested in this position, please apply today (word doc resumes preferred)!

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

• Note: Candidates that provide all of the above information will be given priority. We get such a high volume of applications that I can’t reply to everybody, but I do review every application carefully and will get back to you if you look like a good match for my client.

*Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.