Communications Specialist

Job Title: Communications Specialist Job Category:

Administrative Reports To: Director of Marketing and Process Improvement Position Type: Full Time Position Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt Summary/Objective The Communications Specialist is a member of the WTMF’s Marketing Department and collaborates frequently with other departments, outpatient clinics, physicians and WTMF stakeholders, and often in partnership with Washington Hospital Healthcare System. Essential Functions: 5 years or more experience required in digital content creation, preferably for a healthcare organization; or 5 years or more experience in communications with a strong understanding of digital content creation is required.

Excellent knowledge of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Google Business, Yelp, and other social media channels; as well as web platform content creation and management and familiarity with basic web design and publishing. Writing excellence is a must. Experience in writing quick, succinct, and accurate content in order to engage a consumer audience; writing samples will be required.

Experience in utilizing digital platforms to educate, inform, and persuade consumers to take action. Solid photography, image creation and editing skills required.

Excellence in oral communication and speaking skills.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Qualifications and Education Requirements Bachelor’s degree One to three years of related experience Must have experience /ability to work across departments and communicating with all levels of the organization Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment Must have strong organizational skills to effectively prioritize, coordinate, perform and complete multiple duties and assignments concurrently and in a timely manner.

Knowledge of and proficiency in English composition, spelling, grammar, punctuation and basic math principles. Competencies Business Acumen Interpersonal Relationships Collaboration Skills Communication Proficiency Decision Making Initiative Leadership Problem Solving/Analysis J-18808-Ljbffr