Marketing Communications Specialist jobs in Oregon

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Communications Specialist - Marketing & Communications for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $29.48 – $44.22. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

Responsible for developing communication plans and messages for a variety of internal and external audiences. Facilitates the development, implementation and maintenance of communication channels and vehicles. Ensures the delivery of strategic, timely and cost-efficient communications messages, events and materials. Responsibilities include application of communication, public relations and marketing principles, efficient project management, quality execution, internal and external content creation, excellent interdepartmental communications, and the ability to manage multiple priorities to meet demanding deadlines with a variety of stakeholders and teams.

Position Details:

• Plans, develops and supports internal and external communications and marketing strategies.
• Communicates with internal customers, department caregivers and contractors to coordinate the planning, development, production and evaluation of targeted communications plans, materials, campaigns, electronic media and media relations.
• Works collaboratively with communications caregivers and internal customers. Supports the development and implementation of effective internal communications throughout PeaceHealth. Monitors effectiveness of communications; makes adjustments as needed, coordinates use of distribution lists, and coordinates message distribution. Assures that internal communications and messages are well integrated into overarching communications plans.
• Suggests and prepares news releases, story ideas and pitches; fact sheets; op-eds, and other materials to assure that PeaceHealth messages are consistently presented in earned and social media. Develops positive relationships with key reporters. Responds to inquiries. Supports Networks’ local media relations needs with systemwide implications.
• Creates communications plans for significant announcements or developments to include goals of communication, key audiences/stakeholders, messages, timing, approvals needed and other essential elements. Implement the plan as indicated.

• Supports significant special projects as assigned by department leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing OR equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field required.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a public relations or marketing communications setting required.
• Experience pitching news stories or working with members of the media preferred.
• Experience in a health care setting preferred.
• Experienced with web communications, social media strategy and planning, engagement and integration required.
• Familiarity with, and willingness to learn, video and image editing softwareCrisis communications experience preferred.
• Experience in media relations and media coordination preferred.

Skills 

• Proficient presentation skills or a willingness to develop in this area. (Required)
• Strong writing and project management skills are essential. (Required)
• Familiarity with media monitoring software applications (e.g. Cision). (Required)
• Proficient in MS Office applications, specifically Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel. (Required)
• Familiarity with desktop publishing software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier, Adobe InDesign. (Preferred)
• Moderate proficiency in still and video photography (Required)
• Familiarity with, and willingness to learn, video and image editing software (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

On-site role

Working Conditions

Lifting

• Consistently operates computer and other office equipment.

• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

• Sedentary work.

Environmental Conditions

• Predominantly operates in an office environment.

Mental/Visual

• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.