Senior Marketing and Communications Specialist, Research

The Senior Communications Specialist will initiate develop direct implement and evaluate a variety of marketing and communications efforts in support of Seattle Childrens Research Division goals initiatives and operations. This includes:

Scientific writing/storytelling and content development for scientific and clinical research labs/programs and other research initiatives.
Marketing and communications consultation and support to research division leaders departments scientific and clinical research teams for projects and initiatives that span multiple channels and audiences e.g. scientific and healthcare community patients and families general public Seattle Childrens workforce.
Manage the development upkeep and production oversight of marketing and communications materials and campaigns in close collaboration with internal teams stakeholders and external vendors as needed.

Throughout all efforts this role will proactively identify opportunities to integrate research into large-scale marketing and communications efforts across Seattle Childrens enterprise and increase the visibility of research among key internal and external audiences.

Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to: providing marketing and/or communications support for Seattle Childrens Research Division projects and initiatives and providing communications consultation and support to leaders clients and work teams for projects and initiatives that span multiple audiences and vehicles. May involve initiating developing coordinating implementing and/or evaluating marketing and/or communication plans related to these projects and initiatives. Other responsibilities may include content development for channels including newsletters blogs presentations key messages etc.; assisting with production and distribution of internal and/or external publications/collateral; updating content on Seattle Childrens intranet and/or external website; project management; message development for senior leaders; helping mentor and train teammates; and communication support during crisis situations. Roles in the following teams rotate 24/7 on-call responsibilities with their teammates: Internal communications; Patient and Family Education and Communications; Public Engagement; and Research MarComm. Sr. communications specialists who are part of other teams may have infrequent on-call responsibilities as needed.

Required Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in communications marketing journalism public relations or closely related field.A minimum of five (5) years experience in a marketing and/or communications role.

Required Credentials
n/a.

Preferred
Experience working as a marketing/communications professional in a healthcare managing complex multi-faceted communication plans involving multiple stakeholders and with crisis/reactive communication including response and writing for print and online channels (e.g. newsletters; flyers; brochures; websites; blogs; etc.).Experience with Associated Press style and adherence to editorial and graphic with photography and/or image editing software (e.g. PhotoShop).Experience with web content management systems/ developing messaging with an understanding of social determinants of health etcExperience providing marketing and/or communications consultation and support to senior writing for multiple audience types and health literacy levels.

Compensation Range

$91010.00 - $136514.00 per year

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity skills experience and expertise and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors .

Benefits Information

Seattle Childrens offers a generous benefit package including medical dental and vision plans 403(b) life insurance paid time off tuition reimbursement and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website Us

Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Childrens to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many and touches the hearts of all #HOPECARECURE

Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region regardless of the families ability to pay. Together we deliver superior patient care advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research and serve as the pediatric and adolescent academic medical center for Washington Alaska Montana and Idaho the largest region of any childrens hospital in the country.

U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Childrens among the nations best childrens hospitals. For more than a decade Seattle Childrens has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nations very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest.

As a Magnet designated institution we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion Excellence Integrity Collaboration Equity and Innovation. Whether its delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner practicing the highest standards of quality and safety or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here.

Our Commitment

Seattle Childrens welcomes people of all experiences backgrounds and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits employs trains compensates and promotes based on merit without regard to race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

The people who work at Seattle Childrens are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves.

Seattle Childrens is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.

Required Experience:

Senior IC