Marketing Communications Specialist I

Marketing Communications Specialist I

GH Advertising has a unique position working exclusively with our client, UPMC. By joining the GH team, you will have the opportunity to work with a global leader committed to Life Changing Medicine. You will operate under the direction of a Director of Marketing and Communications and support the day-to-day marketing needs of various UPMC hospitals and/or services. Additionally, you may assist Marketing Communications Managers and other Marketing Communications Specialists in the planning, development, launch, and evaluation of promotional and marketing programs to increase patient volume and support UPMC's business objectives.
In this position, you will handle various projects to provide marketing communications to internal and external audiences in support of the client's mission. This includes managing marketing projects of varying levels of complexity and sophistication, including print, digital, and social advertising. Other duties may be required as assigned. Some travel may be required for this position. This is a hybrid role located in downtown Pittsburgh at the UPMC Corporate Headquarters.
Requirements
Experience, skills, knowledge.
Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Health Science, or a related field
Minimum 1-3 years of experience in marketing communications position or related field such as marketing, journalism, or communications
Previous experience or interest in health care preferred
Strong writing and editing skills, with interviewing and research experience
Project management skills
Organization, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task
Ability to work independently as well as collaborate across teams
Can translate scientific/medical information to a lay person's understanding