Health Communications Specialist

Job Title: Health Communications Specialist Job Type: Contract (W2) Work Location: Portland, OR (HYBRID role; Onsite Tuesdays-Thursdays & Remote on Mondays and Fridays) Start Date: ASAP Duration: Ongoing Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week (standard business hours) Compensation: $31.25 to $35.00 per hour Overview: The Health Communications Specialist serves as a key operational partner to a diverse group of clients and client representatives to support the development and execution of health & wellness communication efforts. This role focuses on planning, coordinating and managing multiple projects simultaneously in a professional environment. The Health Communications Specialist works with an internal Communications team (that includes other Communication Strategists, Writers, Graphic Designers, Programmers, and a Project Manager), Client Success team, and Strategic Accounts Team, as well as with end-clients directly, to successfully coordinate the execution and delivery of planned work by deadlines and within budgeted hours. Primary Responsibilities: Lead the overall strategy, planning and execution of health & wellness-focused communication programs for select clients. Coordinate the development of campaigns that use multiple mediums based on client’s unique needs and employee/member populations. Serve as the principal communication channel between the client and company for day-to-day project management tasks related to a communication campaigns. Work collaboratively with production manager, creative team, client team and client to implement campaign tactics. Ensure regular updates of documentation and reporting to internal and external stakeholders. Monitor and report out metrics, including campaign results/hours spent vs. budgeted. Work within the messaging system to implement digital tactics (primarily email). Contribute to Communications Team process improvement and support. Ensure high quality of deliverables and high levels of client satisfaction throughout the relationship. Qualifications: High school diploma (or GED) required; bachelor's degree preferred. 3+ years work experience managing multiple projects simultaneously within the Advertising, Marketing, or Health Communications fields (corporate and/or agency environments). Ability to multi-task and successfully manage multiple relationships with multiple client stakeholders in a dynamic environment. Ability to use internal work tracking tools for reviewing, prioritizing and completing work requests with high level of attention to detail. Excellent time management, organizational and communication skills. Ability to work in a team environment, including interfacing with remote resources. Professional presence to interact with senior-level customer contacts over the phone and in-person. Experience working in a fast-paced environment. Experience working with Project Management software preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bernard Nickels & Associates