Strategic Communications Specialist

Communication Strategist
6 months Contract Opportunity
3 days Hybrid in Portland, OR
Pay range: $30-37/hr on W2
We are seeking a

Communication Strategist

to support the planning, execution, and management of

wellness communication programs

for a diverse client portfolio.
This role is ideal for someone with a background in

communications, marketing, health/wellness communications, or agency environments

who thrives managing multiple projects, stakeholders, and communication campaigns in a fast-paced setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead communication strategy, planning, and execution for client wellness communication programs
Develop and coordinate

multi-channel communication campaigns

tailored to employee/member audiences
Serve as the primary day-to-day communication contact between clients and internal teams
Partner with writers, designers, project managers, and client teams to deliver campaigns on time and within budget
Support digital communication execution, including

email communications and messaging platforms
Monitor campaign performance, reporting, and metrics, including budgeted vs. actual hours
Maintain documentation, project updates, and stakeholder communications
Contribute to team process improvements and support continuous optimization
Required Qualifications:
4+ years of experience

in

communications, marketing, advertising, or health/wellness communications
Proven experience managing

multiple projects and client relationships simultaneously
Strong background in

communication strategy, campaign execution, and stakeholder management
Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Professional presence working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
Strong proficiency with

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Preferred Qualifications:
Marketing agency experience strongly preferred
Experience in

corporate wellness, global wellness, employee communications, or health communications
Exposure to project management tools and workflow systems
National/global account experience preferred