Communications Specialist at Sonora Quest Phoenix, AZ

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonora Quest in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Communications Specialist to support the Growth team and broader organization. You will help develop internal and external communications, craft social media content, and assist with media relations to advance the company brand and services.

You will collaborate with the Communications & Marketing team, coordinate with leaders for press and awards submissions, and contribute to employee engagement initiatives and corporate communications efforts across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or Communications fields.
• Two years of experience in communications, marketing, or equivalent.
• Experience in the clinical laboratory, diagnostic, or health care industry (preferred).
• Experience with Adobe graphic design software (preferred).
• Experience with Sprout Social and Canva design platforms (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating written and visual content across internal/external platforms (intranet, social media, press materials).
• Support Public Relations/external communications, including pitches, media briefs, and media opportunities.
• Collaborate on company initiatives, events, and employee engagement communications.

Skills

Content creation

Social media proficiency

Public relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or Communications

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Sprout Social

Canva

Job description

Communications Specialist job at Sonora Quest. Phoenix, AZ.

Primary City/State: Phoenix, Arizona. Department Name: Marketing-Ref Lab. Work Shift: Day. Job Category: Marketing and Communications.

Position Summary

THIS POSITION provides communications support to the Growth team and the broader organization. The Communications Specialist may support the Communications & Marketing team and leaders with external communications (social media, Client grams, Industry and Leadership Awards submissions, public relations/media content, etc.) and internal communications (company initiatives, announcements, events and employee engagement tactics and initiatives, Outreach communications, laboratory and building updates, new testing, etc.). This position may assist in working with key stakeholders to develop and maintain organizational materials, collateral, media content, and various laboratory and regulatory updates, for both employees and health care provider clients.

Core Functions

• Assists with creating written and visual content across a variety of internal and external communication platforms, including intranet/internet, social media, internal TV monitors, and public relations to educate and engage employees and community on company brand, services, and new testing.
• Collaborates with the communications team and leaders on Public Relations/external communications support, including partnering with external public relations agencies and partners to create press releases, assists with pitches, media briefs, bookings, talking points and scripts. Coordinates media training with leadership and partners and supports execution of media opportunities.
• Collaborates with Senior Communications Specialist on operational committees to align and lead companywide initiatives, promotions, community outreach and event planning activities to maximize resources. This includes submission for external awards, presentation development, and public speaking for the enterprise.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or Communication fields.
• Two (2) years of experience in communications, marketing, or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the clinical laboratory, diagnostic, or health care industry.
• Experience with Adobe graphic design software.
• Experience with Sprout Social and Canva design platforms.
• Additional related education and/or experience.

EEO Statement

EEO/Female/Minority/Disability/Veterans. Our organization supports a drug‑free work environment.