Marketing Communications Specialist

Job Description
Join a world-class academic healthcare system,

Job Description
Join a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Marketing Communications Specialist for Comer Children's Hospital. This position is hybrid, and you will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

The Marketing Communications Specialist develops internal and external communications, including multimedia content for the web.

Essential Job Functions

Acts as an experienced writer and editor for internal and external publications, the UChicago Medicine website, content hub, and social media channels

Writes and edits internal and external communications (e.g., executive remarks, internet/intranet articles, newsletter content, marketing copy, etc.)

Publishes final, approved content through internet/intranet content management system

Establishes and maintains Department editorial standards

Develops and implements internal and external communication plans for select internal clients

Fosters a client-focused approach

Maintains brand messaging for UCMC/BSD

Evaluates communications plan success and reports findings to department leaders

Participates in process improvement

Performs other duties assigned

Required Qualifications

BA or BS in communications, English, journalism, or related field

Three (3) to six (6) years in communications or journalism field

Skilled writer and editor

Demonstrated ability to manage content management systems for web purposes

Experience determining proper packaging and distribution content distribution strategies and tactics

Works well with creative staff, administrators and academic medical professionals

Knowledge of various multimedia tools and platforms (including A/V, graphic design software, etc.)

Able to work as part of a team as well as independently

Able to juggle many tasks effectively

Knowledge of AP style

Deadline-driven

Position Details

Job Type / FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Shift: Days

Job Location: Hyde Park

Unit/Department: Nursing Pediatrics Admin - Hyde Park

CBA Code: Non-Union

About Us
We've been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We're in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you'd like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we're doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

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