Senior Communications Specialist, HR

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: providing marketing and/or communications support for Seattle Children's organization-wide projects and initiatives, and providing communications consultation and support to leaders, clients and work teams for projects and initiatives that span multiple audiences and vehicles. May involve initiating, developing, coordinating, implementing and/or evaluating marketing and/or communication plans related to these projects and initiatives. Other responsibilities may include content development for channels including newsletters, blogs, presentations, key messages, etc.; assisting with production and distribution of internal and/or external publications/collateral; updating content on Seattle Children's intranet and/or external website; project management; message development for senior leaders; helping mentor and train teammates; and communication support during crisis situations. Roles in the following teams rotate 24/7 on-call responsibilities with their teammates: Internal communications; Patient and Family Education and Communications; Public Engagement; and Research MarComm. Sr. communications specialists who are part of other teams may have infrequent on-call responsibilities, as needed. Note: This is a hybrid position in Seattle, WA requiring 3 days on site per week. Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations or closely related field. A minimum of five (5) years experience in a marketing and/or communications role. Required Credentials n/a. Preferred Experience working as a marketing/communications professional in a healthcare setting. Experience managing complex, multi-faceted communication plans involving multiple stakeholders and audiences. Experience with crisis/reactive communication, including response and support. Experience writing for print and online channels (e.g., newsletters; flyers; brochures; websites; blogs; etc). Experience with Associated Press style and adherence to editorial and graphic standards. Experience with photography and/or image editing software (e.g., PhotoShop). Experience with web content management systems/HTML. Experience developing messaging with an understanding of social determinants of health, etcExperience providing marketing and/or communications consultation and support to senior leaders. Experience writing for multiple audience types and health literacy levels. Compensation Range $88,786.00 - $133,180.00 per year Salary Information This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided. Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors. Benefits Information Seattle Children's offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website About Us Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children's - to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #HOPECARECURE Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho - the largest region of any children's hospital in the country. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children's among the nation's best children's hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children's has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation’s very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest. As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it's delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here. Our Commitment Seattle Children's welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The people who work at Seattle Children's are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves. Seattle Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affimative Action Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Seattle Children's