Marketing Communications Specialist

Job Description

Join a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Marketing Communications Specialist for Comer Children's Hospital. This position is hybrid, and you will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.


The Marketing Communications Specialist develops internal and external communications, including multimedia content for the web.


Essential Job Functions

• Acts as an experienced writer and editor for internal and external publications, the UChicago Medicine website, content hub, and social media channels
• Writes and edits internal and external communications (e.g., executive remarks, internet/intranet articles, newsletter content, marketing copy, etc.)
• Publishes final, approved content through internet/intranet content management system
• Establishes and maintains Department editorial standards
• Develops and implements internal and external communication plans for select internal clients
• Fosters a client-focused approach
• Maintains brand messaging for UCMC/BSD
• Evaluates communications plan success and reports findings to department leaders
• Participates in process improvement
• Performs other duties assigned

Required Qualifications

• BA or BS in communications, English, journalism, or related field
• Three (3) to six (6) years in communications or journalism field
• Skilled writer and editor
• Demonstrated ability to manage content management systems for web purposes
• Experience determining proper packaging and distribution content distribution strategies and tactics
• Works well with creative staff, administrators and academic medical professionals
• Knowledge of various multimedia tools and platforms (including A/V, graphic design software, etc.)
• Able to work as part of a team as well as independently
• Able to juggle many tasks effectively
• Knowledge of AP style
• Deadline-driven

Position Details

• Job Type / FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Shift: Days
• Job Location: Hyde Park
• Unit/Department: Nursing Pediatrics Admin - Hyde Park
• CBA Code: Non-Union

About Us

We've been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment... with patients and with each other. We're in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you'd like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we're doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.