Sr. Communications Specialist

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. The AHA offers a flexible hybrid work schedule of three days in the office and two days working remotely.

This role is located in Chicago. Responsible for developing and implementing communications strategies to support various AHA business units and projects. This position is 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.

The position 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.

Essential Functions

Works with colleagues from across the association to develop and implement communications’ strategies that support the promotion of AHA resources to members and the public. Leads efforts to develop communication products that deliver high value to AHA members and position the AHA as a thought leader in the public. Conducts research and develops content for assigned communications products.

These include, but are not limited to, news articles, e-newsletters, press releases, blogs, reports, digital, website, emails, videos, podcasts, presentations, scripts, white papers and others. Writes, edits and proofreads content, for assigned communications products distributed to AHA members and policymakers, etc. Ensures all content is consistent and on-brand across assigned communication channels.

Adheres to AHA style guidelines. Ensures content of assigned webpages are maintained on a regular basis. Contributes to team meetings and stays up to date on AHA activities by closely following AHA and industry publications and websites. Attends assigned conferences and helps produce blogs, podcasts and videos. Understands AHA audiences and stakeholders in order to effectively develop and deliver appropriate, relevant and credible content.

Contributes to Advocacy and Member Communications team by recommending strategies to help drive member engagement with AHA communication products. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Journalism, English, Communications, or related field Required Minimum Qualifications: Work Experience 5+ years Professional writing and editing experience Required Experience with writing for and editing electronic newsletters Preferred Experience writing or editing on health care issues Preferred Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Advanced editing and writing knowledge

• Required Background and understanding of journalism and constructing news stories
• Required Knowledgeable of Associated Press style
• Required Intermediate computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word and PowerPoint) skills
• Required Familiarity with video creation and editing software
• Preferred Knowledge of a marketing automation platform, such as Real Magnet
• Preferred Familiarity with a website content management system
• Preferred Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Required Ability to work successfully with senior executives, policy experts, lobbyists, legal and communications staff
• Required Ability to handle shifting priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Required Ability to translate complex issues into clear, accurate and persuasive prose
• Required Ability to develop clear messages and customize them for a variety of audiences
• Required Salary Information: 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. Salary Range
• Minimum: 79000 Salary Range
• Midpoint: 99000 Salary Range
• Maximum: 119000 We offer an excellent total compensation package, which includes medical/dental coverage (PPO/HMO), vision care, life insurance, short- and long-term disability plans, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, PTO/holidays/health days, wellness programs, and more! The American Hospital Association (AHA) is an Equal 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, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. The AHA participates in the E-Verify Program. #LI-Hybrid