Senior Marketing Specialist

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140‑year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Essential Job Functions Oversee all aspects of external conference details such as budgets, sponsorship contracts, speaker representation, and pre-conference preparation with all stakeholders. Maintain ongoing communication with division heads, physician leads and administrators to capture notable achievements, innovations, and recognitions. Collaborate with divisions to develop and distribute content that elevates specialty visibility and supports year‑round reputation‑building efforts among national peers. Develop and manage outreach lists for the organization and the various divisions. Conduct research and recommend communication tactics, outreach channels, and content themes tailored to each specialty’s national audience. Maintain records of all expert opinion efforts across the organization and various divisions. Identify and coordinate opportunities to enhance organizational brand awareness within national, multi‑specialty forums, including those focused on pediatrics, surgery, and other broad clinical audiences. Lead annual voter mobilization campaign, including identification of affiliated voter pool, voter education/registration activities, and other efforts to encourage affiliated specialists to submit nominations. Provide quarterly briefings to the Rising Forward Core Team and the CMO on the organizational expert opinion strategy, divisional plans, and performance outcomes of completed initiatives. Collaborate with External Communications Team to develop social media posts highlighting specialty achievements, clinical expertise, and reputation‑enhancing milestones. Develop newsletters and other marketing materials to provide consistent engagement with targeted audiences. Support additional writing, editing, and communication projects as needed. Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, English or Journalism required. Strong writing and communications skills and an understanding of marketing channels required. Five years of experience in marketing or communications, ideally in the non‑profit sector. Familiarity with healthcare a plus. Experience developing digital content for the web and a comprehensive understanding of social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Experience providing communications support for fundraising events a plus. Strong interpersonal, project management and organizational skills. Must be self‑motivated and able to work both independently and as a member of a team; attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects under demanding deadlines are essential. Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint. Work Arrangement Hybrid: On‑site 2–3 days per week. Education Bachelor’s Degree in Business Communications (Required) Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism (Required) Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing (Required) Pay Range At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. $70,720.00 – $115,627.20 Benefit Statement For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability coverage Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage Tuition assistance Student loan servicing and support Adoption benefits Backup Childcare and Eldercare Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities Discount purchasing program EEO Statement Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Support email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr 10 HOSP Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago