Van Diest Medical Center · 3 hours ago
Communication Specialist
Webster City, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelVan Diest Medical Center, recognized as one of the top workplaces and critical access hospitals in Iowa, is seeking a Communications Specialist. This role is responsible for coordinating external and internal communications, creating marketing materials, and managing social media platforms to promote the center's mission and values.
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Responsibilities
Create company literature and other forms of communication (e.g. press releases, media content, newsletter content, social media content, website content)
Work closely with staff and physicians to gather content for use on organizational channels
Create and design marketing and promotional materials, both print and electronic
Development/maintenance of VDMC website
Copy, edit, proofread and revise communications
Build and manage social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter) on behalf of VDMC
Develop effective communication strategies to promote VDMC
Manage internal communications (memos, newsletters, hospital-wide emails etc.)
Organize initiatives and assist in planning events on behalf of VDMC
Collaborate with marketing professionals to produce copy for advertisements or articles
Assist in communication of strategies or messages from senior leadership
Assist in coordinating and executing a comprehensive marketing and branding program
Ensure the integrity of hospital representation at all times (e.g., proper use/placement of logo)
Assist in developing joint promotional and/or educational activities with community
Support, promote, and communicate the mission, vision and value statement of VDMC
Facilitate effective and positive communication with VDMC and its public
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
BS/BA in Public Relations, Communications or relevant field required
Experience in copywriting and editing
Experience in graphic design and creative layout
Solid understanding of project management principles
Working knowledge of MS Office, Adobe, Canva; experience with photo and video-editing software is an asset
Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills
Outstanding organizational and planning abilities
Proficient command of English
Experience in web design and content production is a plus
This position requires superior communication skills, both verbal and written, exceptional planning and organizational capabilities
A college education (B.S. or B.A. degree) in Public Relations, Marketing, Communications or similar degree is required
Previous marketing and public relations experience required
Company
Van Diest Medical Center
Van Diest Medical Center is a non-profit organization that offers behavioral health, cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation services.
Founded in 1903
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lisa R.
Chief Executive Officer/ Administrator
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