Senior Internal Communications Specialist

Senior Internal Communications Specialist | Boston Childrens Hospital Position Summary: Senior Internal Communications Specialist (hybrid). Key Responsibilities: 1. Strategic Communications Develop and execute integrated communications programs that advance organizational priorities, including the behavioral health mission, Franciscan Children's affiliation with Boston Children's, and enterprise-wide transformation. Serve as a trusted communications resource for leadership, key departments, and committees, providing counsel on messaging, tone, timing, and audience. Translate complex clinical, operational, and cultural initiatives into clear, compelling communications for diverse internal and external audiences. Operate with a high degree of independence on high-priority projects, proactively identifying communications opportunities and gaps. 2. Content Development & Storytelling Develop a broad range of communications content, including articles, executive messages, talking points, scripts, presentations, web copy, social media content, and marketing collateral, across print and digital channels. Produce content that is accurate, on-brand, accessible, ADA-compliant, AI-supported, and tailored to the intended audience and channel. 3. Internal Communications Support enterprise-wide internal communications programs that inform, align, and engage the workforce across the full Boston Children's system. Work in close partnership with the Internal Communications Manager for Human Resources to develop communications that support benefits, employee engagement, and workforce initiatives. Contribute to editorial planning and maintain a consistent cadence of employee-facing communications. Support communications for major organizational milestones, change management efforts, and transformation initiatives. 4. Channel & Digital Management Manage and contribute content to internal and external communications channels, including digital platforms, intranet, email, and social media. Ensure content is on-brand, ADA-compliant, and optimized for the intended channel and audience. Support the adoption and effective use of Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, SharePoint) as core communications channels. Leverage analytics to assess content performance and inform continuous improvement. Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree required. Experience: Minimum of 5-6 years of progressive experience in internal communications, corporate communications, or a closely related field required. Children's Hospital Boston