Content Editor/Communications Specialist

Content Editor/Communications Specialist

Full-time

Salary Range Minimum: $27.73

Salary Range Maximum: $40.21

Compensation: USD 27.73 - USD 40.21 - hourly

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

As members of the Content Governance team within Communications, content editors edit and proofread a broad scope of internal and external content, such as marketing materials, patient-facing materials, signage, social media copy, articles, reports, emails, newsletters and more. Editors make corrections for brand voice and style, and grammar and mechanics. They also perform a first-line risk assessment and flag items for further review as warranted. The successful candidate will have keen attention to detail, strong command of written English, knowledge of AP style, excellent judgment, and the ability to work efficiently and decisively without sacrificing accuracy. Healthcare communications experience is a plus but not required.

This is a hybrid role. Staff will be on-site 2 days a week. The in office locations can be at Woodstock, Warrenville or downtown.

Responsibilities

Supports his/her Manager or Program Director in activating communications campaigns.

Contributes to planning, execution and delivery of tactics necessary to launch comprehensive communications campaigns

Acts as the team’s content developer.

Authors and edits articles, letters, emails, and other communications, and oversees design elements

Provides ad hoc writing support to team members/clients

Utilizes excellent project management capabilities.

Creates timelines for each tactic in the plan and manages them to ensure delivery

Proofs all materials and obtains appropriate approvals (management, legal/risk, other)

Utilizes project management software to manage programs

Monitors the effectiveness of communications tactics through analytics and other measurement

Other duties as assigned.

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Journalism or related field required.

Minimum two years of experience in communications, marketing, and project management.

Excellent project management skills.

Basic knowledge of print production. Proficient in all Microsoft applications.

Must have exceptional interpersonal skills with a strong customer service orientation.

Highly motivated and proactive, with a “can-do” attitude.

Preferred

Understanding of healthcare industry and academic medical centers.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

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