Communications Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY

The Communications Specialist supports the development and execution of clear, timely and engaging communications for our internal team members.  The Communications Specialist will report to the Director of Corporate Communications and will partner with their leadership to create and deploy a communications strategy that ensures our team members are well informed and aligned with our organizational priorities, effectively leveraging all our internal channel. 

This position will focus primarily on internal corporate communications, while also contributing to social media content, press materials and crisis communications in partnership with the Marketing & Communications team.

 

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

 

Internal Communications

• Draft, edit and distribute internal communications and content our channels including email, intranet, Teams, leadership videos, announcements and newsletters.
• Ensure messaging is clear, accurate and aligned with our brand voice and brand standards.
• Collaborate with leaders and teams to translate complex information into accessible, easy to understand and engaging content.
• Maintain and update internal communication channels, ensuring content is timely and relevant.

 

External Communications Support

• Support the development of press releases and external announcements, including drafting, editing and coordinating approvals.
• Monitor external feedback channels and stay abreast of trending new topics or issues that might impact the organization.

 

Administrative & Project Support

• Manage multiple projects and deadlines at the same time in a fast-paced environment.
• Proofread content for accuracy, grammar and brand consistency
• Track and organize communications requests, approvals and timelines
• As needed, support measurement and reporting of communication effectiveness
• On occasion, provide coverage at corporate functions and community events (nights or weekends.)

 

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time and meet deadlines
• Collaborative mindset and comfort working with cross-functional teams
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive or confidential information
• Eagerness to learn and grow within a communications function

 

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree required; degree in communications, public relations or journalism preferred

EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years prior experience in journalism, corporate communications and/or public relations required.

 

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

Demonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position requires some walking/standing and may have prolonged periods of sitting.  Works with such equipment as computer terminal, fax machine, printer, telephone and copier.  Position requires some travel, flexibility of hours including weekends, evenings and on-call coverage as well as lifting up to 20 lbs. Essential functions for this position are listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to department leadership.

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

 

Total Rewards at AtlantiCare

At AtlantiCare, we believe in supporting the whole person. Our market-competitive Total Rewards package is designed to promote the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits and resources, including:

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans with employer contributions

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage

Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care

Wellness Programs to help you thrive

Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more

Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.

Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.