Communications Coordinator

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION : Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You'll also have access to :

Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor's degree.A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.The Opportunity

This position works out of our Lake Forest, IL in the PA Public Affairs division.

The Communications Coordinator, Public Affairs, Diagnostics provides support to broader team efforts to protect and enhance Abbott's reputation generally and in diagnostics specifically. Role also provides administrative support.

The Coordinator will write content, social posts, media materials and employee comms. Role also provides support in metrics development, research, media analysis, and other support needs to the broader team. Candidates must have ability to develop compelling storylines, frequently from highly scientific topics, that align to traditional, digital and social channels. Coordinator will work cross-functionally with business and corporate stakeholders. Administrative tasks include meeting coordination, travel plans, expense reporting, budget management as well as ongoing ad hoc administrative assignments.

The Coordinator must have strong written and verbal communication skills. Prior experience in public relations, marketing communications a plus. The Specialist will work closely with the broader team on various projects.

The position will report directly to the Senior Director, Public Affairs for Abbott's diagnostics business. All division PA functions have a line reporting relationship to Corporate Public Affairs.

What You'll Work On

Develop communications for diagnostics products and topics.Write a variety of communications including stories for Abbott website, social posts, media materials, fact sheets, infographics, employee communications, etc.Support monitoring and metrics reports for external campaigns.Conduct research on media, external landscape and social media activity and develop into reports.Bring to the table an understanding of today's communications environment amongst earned, owned, social and paid media and how to align and maximize opportunities provided by these channels for Abbott's diagnostics products.Interface with various division and corporate internal stakeholders to achieve goals, including marketing, medical, legal, regulatory and corporate.Serve as administrative support to the Diagnostics PA team including scheduling meetings, coordinating travel, expense reporting, and budgeting. Additional and ad hoc projects as assigned.Responsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and procedures.Finance / Administrative : Ensure proper adherence to all financial and administrative policies. Ensure programs fall within budget parameters and all paperwork is completed in appropriate manner (invoice logging, purchase orders, statements of work, etc.).Skills / Experience Requirements

Some experience in communications preferred.Excellent writing skills with an eye for proofreading and grammar.Passionate about communicating complex scientific topics to consumer audiences.Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel and ability to learn new systems.Ability to work in fast paced environment balancing many projects.Strong organization skills.May require some travel.Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in journalism, Public Relations, Communications, or related field is required.This is an entry level position for a candidate with 0-5 years of work experience.Excellent writing skills with an eye for proofreading and grammar.Passionate about communicating complex scientific topics to consumer audiences.Proficiency in Word, Powerpoint and Excel and ability to learn new systems.Ability to work in fast paced environment balancing many projects.Strong organization skills.Preferred Qualifications

1-2 years of experience in communications preferred.

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Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is$48,000.00 - $96,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY : Communications

DIVISION : PA Public Affairs

LOCATION : United States >

Lake Forest : CP01

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS :

WORK SHIFT : Standard

TRAVEL : Yes, 5 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE : No

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES : Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities / Women / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

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Salary : $48,000 - $96,000