Description
Job Title : Communication Specialist
Location : Hybrid (2 days in-office, 3 days remote)
Department : Marketing and Communications
Reports To : Senior Director of Marketing, Communications and Corporate Relations
Position Summary :
The Communication Specialist will be responsible for managing enterprise-level communications, supporting key meeting communications, and overseeing the organization’s email marketing efforts. This role plays a critical part in ensuring cohesive messaging across all channels, driving engagement with stakeholders, and delivering high-quality content for AANS initiatives, events, and programs. The role offers a hybrid working environment, with two days in-office and three days remote, ensuring flexibility while fostering strong collaboration with internal teams.
Key Responsibilities :
1. Enterprise Communications :
- Develop and manage enterprise-wide communications, ensuring consistent messaging across all departments and channels.
- Draft and edit internal and external communications, including newsletters, announcements, and reports, to keep stakeholders informed of key initiatives and updates.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate dissemination of organizational news.
2. Meeting Communications :
Support communication strategies for key AANS meetings, including the Annual Meeting and Spine Summit.Create and manage pre-event, on-site, and post-event communications, ensuring attendees are well-informed at every stage.Develop content for event marketing materials, including promotional emails, agendas, and attendee guides.3. Email Marketing :
Manage the organization’s email marketing calendar and coordinate the timely delivery of emails for enterprise initiatives and events.Create, proofread, and schedule email campaigns, ensuring high-quality content, accurate segmentation, and adherence to best practices.Track and report on email campaign performance, providing insights to improve engagement and open rates.4. Content Development :
Write and edit high-quality content for a variety of channels, including web, email, social media, and print.Ensure that all content aligns with AANS branding and style guidelines.Work closely with graphic design and digital marketing teams to develop cohesive content for campaigns.5. Cross-Functional Collaboration :
Collaborate with corporate relations, education, and meetings teams to gather relevant information and ensure accurate, timely communication to key audiences.Partner with the marketing team to align communication efforts with broader organizational goals.6. Performance Tracking and Reporting :
Monitor the effectiveness of communication and email marketing efforts using analytics tools.Provide regular reports on key metrics, including open rates, click-through rates, and overall engagement, with recommendations for improvements.Requirements
Experience : 2-4 years of experience in communications, marketing, or a related field, preferably in health care, education, or nonprofit sectors.Communication Skills : Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear, engaging content for diverse audiences.Email Marketing Expertise : Experience with email marketing platforms (e.g., Informz, Mailchimp) and a solid understanding of email best practices.Organizational Skills : Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.Collaboration : Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with multiple teams and departments.Attention to Detail : Strong proofreading and editing skills, ensuring accuracy and consistency in all communications.Tech-Savvy : Familiarity with marketing and communication tools, including email platforms, content management systems, and analytics tools.J-18808-Ljbffr
