Senior Communications Specialist

Job Title: Senior Communications Specialist

Location: 100% Remote (Onsite as required; minimum once per month - DC or Reston, VA)

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Interviews: 1 virtual interview + 1 onsite interview (DC or Reston)

Job Description:

We are seeking a Communications Specialist to support strategic communications, events, and enterprise-level initiatives for a leading organization supporting all BCBS plans. This role serves as a backfill and will contribute to strategic planning, conference support, and development of communications materials across a variety of internal audiences. Candidates must have strong writing, editing, and communication lifecycle experience, along with the ability to manage event logistics and collaborate with external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 3-6 years of professional communications experience (7+ years will not be considered).
• Experience as a communications generalist with strong writing and editing skills.
• Prior experience supporting events or conferences, including logistical coordination.
• Ability to develop SOPs and manage communication processes.
• Strong understanding of communication metrics and documentation best practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
• No healthcare industry experience required.
• Portfolio not required for submission but must be provided if selected for interview.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Communications & Planning

• Contribute to strategic planning efforts for enterprise-wide communication initiatives.
• Understand business objectives and translate them into clear, effective communication strategies and deliverables.

Writing & Editing (Approx. 25%)

• Draft, edit, and review high-quality communications for internal audiences across all levels, including executives.
• Develop content for newsletters, websites, and internal communication channels.
• Ensure messaging is clear, accurate, consistent, and aligned with organizational goals.

Communications Lifecycle Management (Approx. 25%)

• Support all phases of the communication lifecycle, from planning and drafting to distribution and post-campaign review.
• Analyze metrics and prepare documentation to assess communication effectiveness.

Process & Documentation (Approx. 25%)

• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other communication-related documentation.
• Ensure documentation is current, organized, and aligned with best practices.

External Communication Support (Approx. 25%)

• Collaborate with external customers/stakeholders to coordinate and deliver communication materials.
• Provide support for enterprise-level messaging and align external communication with organizational priorities.

Event & Conference Support

• Provide logistical and planning support for conferences and events, including a major annual conference held in April at varying locations.
• Assist with event communications, planning materials, agendas, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders.