Delta Dental of Michigan · 1 week ago
Corporate Communications Specialist
Delta Dental of Michigan is dedicated to improving oral health through benefit plans and community support. They are seeking a Corporate Communications Specialist to write and edit content for external communications, collaborate with various departments, and manage media relations efforts.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Researches, develops, edits and distributes content, such as marketing collateral, website content, features and news pieces, email blasts, and other external communications
Works closely and collaborates with various departments to ensure cohesive and effective communication strategies
Builds relationships with internal and external key stakeholders to identify opportunities for collaboration, and to reinforce the organization’s brand and initiatives among target audiences
Assists media relations efforts with communication campaigns and special projects and provides support in managing media inquiries and coordinating press events
Serves as a liaison with company departments and committees to strategize and develop communications that support company initiatives. Ensures alignment and consistency in messaging across the organization
Tracks, analyzes, and evaluates media and online coverage to measure the effectiveness of communication strategies
Perform other related assigned duties as necessary to complete the Primary Job Responsibilities as described above
Qualification
Required
Position requires a bachelor's degree in public relations, journalism, communications, marketing or related field
Three years of experience in public relations, journalism or corporate communications
Will accept a suitable combination of education, training or experience
Demonstrated ability to craft clear, concise and compelling written content
Excellent proofreading and editing skills
Proficiency in AP style
Strong verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of media relations
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Preferred
Experience working in content management systems
Company
Delta Dental of Michigan
Delta Dental of Michigan, with its affiliates in Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio and Tennessee