Senior Communications Specialist

Role Overview

• Contribute substantively to planning, research, writing, and strategy development
• Consistently produce high-quality correspondence, communication materials, reports, and other types of materials for internal audiences and clients
• Communicate directly with clients and external partners to implement strategies and tactics
• Develop/review project plans and track project activities, timelines, and quality reviews
• Manage social, paid, and traditional media outreach, including strategy, content development, and analytics
• Contribute substantively to content creation by communicating ideas and working with integrated project teams of designers, writers, and digital strategists to develop creative and digital assets, including videos, websites, infographics, and more
• Provide client service support with regular monitoring and reporting, managing timelines, proofreading, and client touchpoints
• Ensure quality work product of more junior team members
• Collaborate with other team members to address challenges and solve problems proactively
• Attend and contribute substantively to meetings, including taking actionable notes in both internal and external meetings; assist with scheduling and logistics
• Participate in new business process including research and proposal preparation
• Contribute to organic growth

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
• Ability to work collaboratively on a team and with key stakeholders and clients
• Action-oriented, organized, proactive, and adaptable approach to project management
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to customer service
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public health, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in communications role(s); health focus required
• Government contracting and/or agency experience strongly preferred
• Media relations experience is a plus
• A Ph.D. may be substituted for 3 years of required experience with a master’s degree or 4 years with a bachelor’s degree

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental and Optical plans
• Generous Paid Time Off, 8 Company observed holidays plus 3 floating holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• 401K Plan (3% employer contribution plus opportunity for gainsharing)
• Life, AD&D & Disability coverage
• A flexible work environment and more!