Strategic Communications Specialist

Communication Strategist

6 months Contract Opportunity

3 days Hybrid in Portland, OR

Pay range: $30-37/hr on W2

We are seeking a Communication Strategist to support the planning, execution, and management of wellness communication programs for a diverse client portfolio.

This role is ideal for someone with a background in communications, marketing, health/wellness communications, or agency environments who thrives managing multiple projects, stakeholders, and communication campaigns in a fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead communication strategy, planning, and execution for client wellness communication programs
• Develop and coordinate multi-channel communication campaigns tailored to employee/member audiences
• Serve as the primary day-to-day communication contact between clients and internal teams
• Partner with writers, designers, project managers, and client teams to deliver campaigns on time and within budget
• Support digital communication execution, including email communications and messaging platforms
• Monitor campaign performance, reporting, and metrics, including budgeted vs. actual hours
• Maintain documentation, project updates, and stakeholder communications
• Contribute to team process improvements and support continuous optimization

Required Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience in communications, marketing, advertising, or health/wellness communications
• Proven experience managing multiple projects and client relationships simultaneously
• Strong background in communication strategy, campaign execution, and stakeholder management
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
• Professional presence working with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Strong proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Marketing agency experience strongly preferred
• Experience in corporate wellness, global wellness, employee communications, or health communications
• Exposure to project management tools and workflow systems
• National/global account experience preferred