External Communications Specialist

1103 Team Member Services; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off from Day One

403-B Retirement Plan

Parental Leave (4 weeks)

Job summary

AdventHealth in Maitland, FL is seeking a skilled Communications professional to support division-wide messaging and storytelling that elevate clinical excellence and community impact. The role collaborates with internal teams to craft external communications, respond to media requests, and analyze audience research.

The ideal candidate has a strong writing background, AP style proficiency, and experience in a fast-paced corporate communications environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in journalism, communications, public relations or related field.
• 1+ year of experience in corporate communications, media/public relations, journalism or equivalent internship.
• Experience building PowerPoint presentations; media relations experience preferred.

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

Strong writer

Strong news judgement

AP Style

Traditional media knowledge

Organizational skills

Deadlines

Media relationships

Analytical thinking

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Field of Study: journalism/communications/public relations

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Our Promise to You

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.

Benefits & Perks

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: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/23km2677

Pay Range

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/

Equal Opportunity

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

Our Mission

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we’re committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.