External Communications Specialist

AdventHealth; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO from Day One

403(b) retirement plan

Parental leave

Career development

Well-being resources

Mental health support

Pet benefits

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking a communications professional to support division-wide strategies that showcase clinical excellence and community impact. You will collaborate with internal teams to implement external communication plans and manage media requests with a strong focus on AP style and accuracy.

The role emphasizes high-volume, deadline-driven work, requiring strong writing, story development, and stakeholder coordination to advance health system initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Execute division-wide communications strategies to position the organization and leaders as national health leaders.
• Identify and produce stories highlighting clinical excellence and community impact.
• Collaborate with internal teams to execute external communication strategies.
• Assist managers with day-to-day media requests.
• Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate communication.
• Support execution of media events and reports on audience research.
• Produce weekly and monthly audience-based reports.
• Conduct industry and market research to support communications efforts.

Skills

Media knowledge

News judgement

Strong writing

AP Style

Organizational skills

Self-management

Analytical skills

MS Office basics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

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

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/23km2677

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 https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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