What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Specialist, Communications position at The American Hospital Association (AHA)?
Job Category : Communications and Editorial
Requisition Number : SENIO002561
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- Posted : December 2, 2024
- Full-Time
- Hybrid
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WASHINGTON, DC
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Washington, DC 20001, USA
Description
The American Hospital Association (AHA) is a national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities. The AHA has two main offices, located in Washington, D.C. and Chicago. We are currently seeking a Senior Specialist, Communications for our Washington, D.C. office. This position is a hybrid role (three days in the office, two days working remote).
Starting base salary = $80,000- $100,000- $120,000 (commensurate with related experience). The AHA is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and location.
The Senior Specialist, Communications is responsible for developing and implementing communications strategies to support various AHA business units and projects. Responsible for writing and editing news articles, reports, policy briefs, blogs, e-newsletters and other communications products to promote AHA resources to members and the public. Must adhere to AHA’s high standards for writing and editing. Audiences include, but are not limited to, AHA members and staff, policymakers and the public, state hospital association executives and hospital trustees. Provide sound advice and direction to junior level colleagues.
Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following :
The American Hospital Association (AHA) is anEqual Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call (312) 422-3000 and ask for the Vice President, Human Resources or email hr@aha.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
We value the commitment and creativity that our diverse team members contribute to the AHA’s mission to advance equitable care and health improvement for all. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our members and the communities they serve.
Individuals from all backgrounds, such as veterans, people with disabilities, differing gender identities and sexual orientations, national origin, spiritual beliefs, and race are encouraged to apply.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including :
QualificationsEducation Required
Bachelors or better in Journalism or related field.
Experience Required 5 years :
5 years : Minimum 5 years of professional writing and editing experience is required.Experience with writing for and editing electronic newsletters is preferred.Experience writing or editing on health care issues is a plus.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Salary : $80,000 - $100,000
