Communications Specialist

amerivet; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AmeriVet seeks a Communications Specialist to own internal communications across video, newsletters, and social media. The role partners with Operations, Marketing, Medical and HR, delivering campaigns that drive engagement and action within our veterinary practice network.

You’ll lead video shoots, content development, and executive thought leadership pieces, collaborating with leaders to reinforce key messages and strengthen morale and culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field.
• 2–4 years in communications, journalism, marketing or a related field; healthcare or multi-site experience is a plus.
• Hands-on video experience: planning shoots, interviewing, filming and basic editing.
• Experience creating social media content and running campaigns.
• Experience with email/marketing tools (HubSpot, MS Office) and strong PowerPoint skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills; portfolio of written and video work.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with stakeholders across departments.
• Comfort working with leaders at all levels and using AI tools daily.

Responsibilities

• Video strategy, editing & distribution (about 33% of time) and managing the Voices production queue.
• Lead content development for internal communications newsletters and campaigns.
• Plan and manage social media campaigns in alignment with the strategy.
• Support strategy execution with toolkits and key messages; assist in events and crisis communications.

Skills

Video production

Social campaigns

Writing & editing

Stakeholder collaboration

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field

Tools

HubSpot

MS Office

iMovie

PowerPoint

Job description

About AmeriVet

AmeriVet Veterinary Partners is a national network of veterinary practices united by a shared commitment to caring for pets and the people who care for them. We partner with veterinary teams to provide the resources, expertise, and operational support that help their practices thrive while preserving the local relationships and identities that make them special.

Our collaborative approach brings together passionate professionals across veterinary medicine and business support. At AmeriVet, you'll have the opportunity to contribute meaningful work, grow your career, and support teams making a difference in the lives of pets and their communities.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Communications Specialist owns execution for AmeriVet's Internal Communications: video message/engagement, ongoing internal communications vehicles and social media campaigns. Working from the strategy and content plan set by the Head of Corporate Communications, the Specialist drafts and produces content and campaigns, partners day to day with departments, and ensures communications are understood and are reinforced to drive action in our veterinary practies. The Specialist works in close partnership with Operations, Marketing, Medical and HR, and builds stakeholder-focused communications that drive engagement and action.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Video strategy, editing & distribution (about 33% of time)
  • Expand and elevate the video message & best-practice-sharing strategy, following the content plan set with the Head of Corporate Communications.
  • Manage AmeriVet Voices production: scheduling, interviews, filming, editing, publishing and distribution.
• Lead content development for ongoing internal communications vehicles (about 33%)
  • With oversight from the Head of Corporate Communications, lead content development and campaigns for the internal Practice Manager, Operations Director, and Medical Director newsletters.
  • Partner with leaders and content contributors across the organization and run weekly content intake, routing each piece for department review and Head of Corporate Communications approval.
• Social media campaign management (about 33%)
  • Plan and manage social media campaigns based on the strategy set by the Head of Corporate Communications and with Marketing.
  • Draft executive thought leadership content for Head of Corporate Communications review.
• Also supports
  • Strategy Execution: toolkits, Operation and Practice Leader key messages, and ongoing reinforcement.
  • Conferences and events: on-the-ground support for Medical Leadership Summits, Advisory Board and Council meetings/Practice Management Summits.
  • Support Center communications to strengthen morale and culture.
  • Assists in crisis response communications with oversight from the Head of Corporate Communications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or a related field.
• 2 to 4 years in communications, journalism, marketing or a related field; experience in a multi-site, healthcare or field-based organization is a plus.
• Hands-on video experience: planning shoots, interviewing people on camera, filming and basic editing.
• Experience creating social media content and running campaigns.
• Experience with email and marketing tools, specifically HubSpot, MS Suite and iMovie; strong PowerPoint skills.
• Strong writing and editing skills, with a portfolio of written and video work.
• Organized and able to manage several deadlines and approvers at once.
• Proven ability to build relationships and partner with stakeholders across Operations, Marketing, Medical and HR to understand their needs and drive engagement and action.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to the accuracy and quality of communications.
• Comfortable working with leaders at every level and using AI tools every day.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

EEO INFORMATION

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All qualified applican