External Communications Specialist

AdventHealth; Florida; On-site; USD 46,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

Career Development

Whole Person Well-being Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Pet Benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth in Maitland, Florida, is seeking a communications specialist to support division-wide strategies, position clinicians as leaders in health care, and produce compelling stories highlighting mission and community impact.

The role collaborates with internal teams, manages media requests, and analyzes audience research to guide strategy, with on-call duties and daily deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Understanding of traditional media and newsroom operations.
• Strong news judgement.
• Strong writer with proficiency in AP Style.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to meet frequent deadlines.
• Ability to lead-self in a high-volume, fast-paced organization.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supports the execution of division-wide communications strategies that position the organization, its clinicians, and leaders as national leaders in health care.
• Identifies and produces stories that highlight clinical excellence, mission, and community impact.
• Collaborates with internal communications, social media, and video teams to execute external communication strategies.
• Assists manager(s) with day-to-day proactive and reactive media requests.
• Maintains strong relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate effective communication.
• Supports the execution of media events.
• Gathers and analyzes audience research from media, social media, and other relevant channels.
• Produces weekly and monthly reports based on audience research to inform strategy.
• Conducts industry, market, and project-based research to support communication efforts.
• Uses knowledge of communications and media strategies to reach various key audiences.
• Ensures organization and efficiency in a fast-paced environment with daily deadlines.
• Participates in an on-call process to manage urgent communication needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Traditional media

News judgment

Strong writing

AP Style

Organizational skills

Self-leadership

Analytical skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

900 WINDERLEY PL

City:

MAITLAND

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

32751

Job Description:

Supports the execution of division-wide communications strategies that position the organization, its clinicians, and leaders as national leaders in health care. Identifies and produces stories that highlight clinical excellence, mission, and community impact. Collaborates with internal communications, social media, and video teams to execute external communication strategies. Assists manager(s) with day-to-day proactive and reactive media requests. Maintains strong relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate effective communication. Supports the execution of media events. Gathers and analyzes audience research from media, social media, and other relevant channels. Produces weekly and monthly reports based on audience research to inform strategy. Conducts industry, market, and project-based research to support communication efforts. Uses knowledge of communications and media strategies to reach various key audiences. Ensures organization and efficiency in a fast-paced environment with daily deadlines. Participates in an on-call process to manage urgent communication needs. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of traditional media and newsroom operations [Required]
• Strong news judgement [Required]
• Strong writer [Required]
• Proficiency in AP Style [Required]
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet frequent deadlines [Required]
• Ability to lead-self in a high-volume, fast-paced organization [Required]
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills [Required]
• Effective computer skills, particularly Word, Outlook and Excel [Required]

Education:

• Bachelors [Required]

Field of Study:

• in journalism, communications, public relations or related field

Work Experience:

• 1+ of experience in corporate communications, media/public relations, journalism; or equivalent internship experience [Required]
• Experience building PowerPoint presentations [Preferred]
• Experience working directly with media (TV, radio, newspaper, online news) in a media/ relations role, or as a working journalist [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

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Pay Range:

$45,656.00 - $84,905.60

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.