Marketing and Communications Specialist

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Job Description

Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
Opportunity

As Marketing and Communications Specialist, the successful candidate will support the internal IT Marketing & Communications team in multiple areas. Must be highly organized and ready to work independently in a very fast-paced environment. Must bring general marketing knowledge and show strength in Graphic Design, the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft 0365 suite of tools, with the understanding of marketing concepts, proofreading, digital solutions, employee engagement, culture/DEI, data and analytics. Candidate must learn the Abbott Brand guidelines and will assist in developing and maintaining various graphic design assets needed for our team and our internal Abbott IT customers. This role requires an understanding of multiple aspects of design, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to translate business requirements into effective design solutions.
What You’ll Work On

Graphic Design
Image Sourcing
Branded PowerPoint Presentations
Training documents: CBTs, Synthesia, Job Aids
Solution Design and Implementation: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements. Implement and deploy design solutions that meet business needs and improve efficiency.
As a member of the IT Marketing and Communications team the candidate will also be trained across all functions including:
SharePoint Design
Project management
Proofreading
Writing
In-person event support
Promote a sense of belonging/culture
Education
Education and Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent experience.
5 – 7 years of experience in Marketing and Communications with solid knowledge of general marketing concepts.
Proficiency using Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft 0365 suite of tools for Graphic Design
Experience working in a corporate setting following strict corporate brand guidelines.
Extensive experience with Proofreading skills
Ability to adapt quickly to different digital solutions
Familiarity with employee engagement, culture, data and analytics.
Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with internal Marketing and Communications employee communications.
Critical thinker
Self-motivated
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently, and as part of a team
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Comfortable working with all levels across the organization
This is an onsite role at Abbott location in IL. This is not a remote role/opportunity.
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott, and on Twitter@AbbottNews.
The base pay for this position is $61,300.00 – $122,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
JOB FAMILY: IT Business Relationship Management DIVISION: BTS Business Technology Services LOCATION: United States > Waukegan : J46 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 5 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential - because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions - across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.
The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
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