Children's Wisconsin is hiring: External Communication Specialist in Milwaukee

External Communication Specialist

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Time Type: Full Time

Posted On: Posted 2 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R8704

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services, and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.

We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.

Work Schedule: Full Time - Hybrid (minimum two days in the office)

What you will do:

1. Lead story development and production, working closely with our social media strategist and as a part of our Communications team to tell the story of Children’s Wisconsin.
2. Write stories, releases, copy, messages, and other external communications for various system needs.
3. Research health system stories and angles to communicate to external audiences, in collaboration with Brand and Digital Marketing teams.
4. Consult with health system leaders, entities, and Marketing team members to develop communication plans related to specific programs, issues, and events.
5. Develop and implement communication strategies to proactively tell the Children's Wisconsin story, enhance the system's reputation, and build the brand.
6. Provide communication consultation to leaders and staff.
7. Lead communication planning and execution for patients and families.
8. Partake in the on-call rotation, helping monitor social media (assigned about once every six weeks for a one-week period).

What you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, public relations, social media, organizational communications, or related areas of study.
• Seven years of experience in public relations, social media, journalism, internal/employee communication, organizational communication, or a related role, with five years of strategic communication or counsel.
• Exhibits guiding behaviors that reflect Children's values and support our mission and vision.
• Excellent writing skills in a variety of styles.
• Demonstrated abilities in negotiation, collaboration, and leadership coaching.
• Track record of project management for publications and other content development.
• Health care communication experience preferred.

Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.