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Marketing Communications Specialist

Pamedsoc, Mechanicsburg, PA, United States


Position Summary The

Marketing Communications Specialist

plays a key role in advancing PAMED’s communications strategy by delivering cohesive, engaging messages across multiple platforms. This position is responsible for writing and coordinating marketing content for email campaigns, print materials, press releases, presentations, and talking points. Additionally, the role supports the organization’s media relations efforts, including drafting press releases and coordinating with media outlets to ensure member-facing communications reflect PAMED’s values, voice, and strategic goals. Working closely with the Director of Communications, this position helps shape how the organization informs, inspires, and connects with its members.

Essential Duties

Develop and schedule member-facing email campaigns

Write and edit email content, manage lists, and track performance metrics

Create and manage print collateral including brochures, flyers, and mailers

Liaise with print vendors to ensure timely and cost‑effective production

Write copy for print pieces, digital ads, emails, and assist with social media posts

Assist with content planning and scheduling

Coordinate logistics and promotional materials for member webinars

Assist in developing PowerPoint presentation decks and talking points for leadership

Assist in ensuring brand consistency and clarity across all materials

Contribute as a team member in creative brainstorming processes for projects

Facilitate subject matter procurement for projects, when applicable

Assist in identifying story opportunities for members and media pitches

Draft, edit and distribute press releases, media advisories, and PAMED statements

Coordinate responses to media inquiries and support leadership with talking points and background materials

Help monitor media coverage

Proofread and edit communications

Track campaigns, monitor analytics, and provide post‑mortem reporting detailing successes and needed improvements

Actively assess and improve contributions to company culture by practicing advocacy, encouraging and respecting individuals’ ideas and experiences, elevating colleagues’ confidence to bring their whole and best selves to work, and navigating all communication based in active listening and thoughtful dialogue

Additional Duties May Include Assist with coordination of other Communications and PAMED initiatives, as well as other duties that may be requested or assigned.

Physical Activities The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent standing, walking, pushing carts, bending, stooping, squatting, and climbing ladders or stairs; substantial wrist, hand, and finger motion; close visual acuity for inspections, computer work, and extensive reading; hearing and speech for in‑person communication; exertion up to 60 pounds occasionally and/or negligible force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects

Operation of a motor vehicle occasionally

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field

2–4 years of experience in marketing, communications, or content development

Experience working in a member‑based organization, nonprofit, or association setting is a plus

Proficiency in email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact, or similar)

Familiarity with social media management tools

Basic graphic design skills using Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools

Basic video editing a plus

Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially PowerPoint and Word

Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail

Experience with media relations

Ability to craft a clear, compelling press release

Familiarity with media monitoring tools

Ability to tailor messaging for different audiences and platforms

Comfortable creating both short‑form and long‑form content across print and digital media

Strong organizational and time‑management skills; able to juggle multiple projects and deadlines

Experience working with external vendors (e.g., printers, designers)

Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams

Creative thinker with a proactive approach to problem‑solving

Member‑focused and mission‑driven

Flexible, adaptable, and eager to learn new tools and strategies

Special Requirements This position requires the ability to communicate and work cooperatively with many different people internally and externally, and the ability to adjust to constant change. Attendance at the annual House of Delegates meeting over a weekend is required.

Equal Employment Opportunity PAMED is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, possession of a General Educational Development certificate as opposed to a high school diploma, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This commitment applies, but is not limited, to decisions made with respect to hiring, placement, compensation, benefits, promotions, demotions, transfers, terminations, layoffs, return from layoffs, administration of benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

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