Marketing & Communications Specialist

Job DescriptionJoin in on the heart-warming journey with a team that is a top leader in the rehabilitation industryEncompass Health is the leader in the inpatient rehabilitation industry, you'll feel the Encompass Health difference as soon as you join. We collaborate and provide high-quality, compassionate, individualized care for our patients, allowing us time to get to know them and help them achieve their goals during their rehabilitation journey.Position PurposeThe Marketing and Communication Specialist (The Specialist) coordinates marketing intake and supports the development, management and distribution of internal communications across multiple channels. The Specialist uses project management skills in support of several key communication channels, contributing to the company's internal communications strategy, creating content for various messages and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver clear, consistent messaging and enhance employee engagement. Serving as the first point of contact for marketing requests, The Specialist ensures minimum viable requirements are in place and helps set expectations for the requesters, working with the project managers and regional marketing managers to ensure projects are properly scoped, on schedule and aligned with brand standards.Responsibilities and TasksManages the intranet News Hub (EHC 360) Maintains the editorial scheduleDrafts new content and/or edits submitted content to promote one consistent voice in messagingArchives posted contentManages Marketing and Communications departmental intranet site and resource hub to ensure internal audiences have access to relevant and accurate information about resources available through the department Posts relevant site contentPerforms periodic content auditsSources feedback to maintain the site to meet employee and company leadership needsUses email distribution software to format various department newsletters and one-off messages Drafts new content and/or edits submitted content to promote one consistent voice in messagingFormats content to meet brand standardsProofs content to relevant stakeholdersSchedules approved newsletters and messages for distribution to relevant audiencesMonitors and responds to questions, suggestions and concerns submitted through feedback hotlines Collaborates with home office departments as appropriate to develop responsesMaintains Home Office digital signage content rotation and coordinates supporting graphicsManages internal communications editorial content plannerDevelops communication plans to align with Company initiative campaignsServes as first point of contact for incoming marketing requests Verifies that all necessary assets, copy points and minimum viable requirements are provided before work beginsFollows up with requesters to ask clarifying questions or gather missing details as neededInforms requesters of project timelines, delivery dates and potential blockersPushes back respectfully or renegotiates deadlines if a request falls outside of the agreed scopeSupports other Marketing and Communications projects as neededThis position must sit at our Home Office in Birmingham, ALMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in communications or related field1–3 years of experience in communications or related fieldProject Management experience preferredA little about usWe're confident you'll see the difference the moment you join our team. Working at Encompass Health means working with a growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We're proud of our career growth opportunities and how our team members work together for the greater good of our patients. We've been named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" and a Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, among others, which is pretty amazing.Our benefits start day oneAffordable medical, dental and vision plans for full-time and part-time employees and their families.Generous paid time off that accrues over time.Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.Flexible spending and health savings accounts.A community of people who love what they do. Yes, we see that as a benefit.