External Communication Specialist- Senior

Children's Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's health organization is looking for an External Communications Specialist to enhance its reputation through strategic communication. The role requires at least seven years of experience in communications and a relevant bachelor's degree. Key responsibilities include developing communication plans, writing external content, and building relationships with media outlets. This is a hybrid position requiring local presence in Milwaukee.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of experience in communications or public relations.
• Demonstrated experience in media relations.
• Ability to translate technical information for various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of communication strategies.
• Consult with health system leaders to develop communication plans.
• Write stories, releases, and external communications.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Media relations experience

Technical information translation

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Job description

Overview

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Join the mission at Children's Wisconsin! Our communications team is seeking a dedicated External Communications Specialist to help share the stories that define our commitment to children and families. Apply today to become a part of our life-changing work.

Location: Hybrid and must be local to Milwaukee to provide support

What you will do

Leads the development and implementation of communication strategies to proactively tell the Children's Wisconsin Hospital story, enhance the system's reputation and build the brand. Consults with health system leaders, entities and Communication team members to develop communication plans related to specific programs, issues and events. Provides communication consultation to leaders and staff. Leads communication planning and execution for patients and families. Writes stories, releases, copy, messages and other external communications for various system needs. Develops relationships with local, regional and national print, broadcast and social media outlets as well as community representatives to raise awareness about Children’s Wisconsin CHW programs and services. The goal is and to achieve positive publicity for these programs and the Children's vision. Researches health system stories and angles to communicate to external audiences, in collaboration with Brand and Digital Marketing teams.

What you will need

Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, communications or related areas of study or equivalent.

• Minimum of seven years of experience in a communications, public relations or related role with demonstrated experience in media relations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary, with experience in writing and editing copy.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to speak effectively to individuals and groups as a representative of the health system.
• Must be able to translate technical information for various audiences.
• Demonstrated skills in developing and maintaining relationships with media and community representatives.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

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