America’s Essential Hospitals seeks a communications associate with passion for and demonstrated skill set in writing and editing. This position plays an important role in developing, producing, editing, and distributing content for various communications, including websites, a blog, newsletters, and education and event programming. The communications associate is organized, resourceful, and flexible, with excellent writing skills and a solid background in converting complex information into compelling stories. As a key member of our communications team, the communications associate contributes to high-quality, mission-driven projects that advance the association’s advocacy and business goals and benefit our member hospitals.
The communications associate may work remotely four days a week, coming to the office on Tuesdays and occasionally, as needed, at other times for meetings, events, or projects.
America’s Essential Hospitals offers an inclusive, team-oriented work environment with flexible work schedules, competitive pay, annual bonus plans, generous benefit package, and, most important, an opportunity to make an impact. This is an excellent opportunity for a communications professional who is interested in using their skills to support a variety of initiatives driving health care access, equity, and more.
REPORTS TO: Manager of communications
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*:
*below is a summary, not an inclusive list of all responsibilities
Writing and Editing Support
Perform original research, report, and write a variety of editorial projects, including, but not limited to, news and feature stories for the association website, blog posts, and education program and event summaries.
Copy edit, consistent with publishing industry and association styles, a variety of membership, marketing, and education collateral.
Provide editorial review, fact-checking, and approval of website content contributed by other staff.
Align web content with team editorial calendar and association strategic plan.
Email Systems Management
Format and distribute through email marketing software periodic communications to members and other audiences, including weekly and monthly newsletters.
Coordinate email communications and related website content.
Manage distribution lists for association email communications and serve as liaison to other departments on email management issues.
Process customer contact updates as indicated through bounce and other reports generated by email distributions.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., journalism, communications, public relations).
A minimum of three years of writing and editing experience, especially putting complicated information into plain language and telling compelling stories.
Fluency in Associated Press style.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Experience with email campaigns, email marketing software (e.g., Constant Contact) and website content management systems (WordPress preferred).
Health care policy and association experience preferred.
Experience producing and editing video a plus.
ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE:
Demonstrated high proficiency in written communications, including ability to present complex information in plain language consistent with internal and external style standards.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with demonstrated ability to prioritize assignments, meet tight deadlines, and regularly report on status.
Superior attention to detail.
Self-starter able to work independently and collaboratively.
Good judgment and accountability.
Respectful attitude toward coworkers and customers.
Desire to learn and develop professionally.
Ability to commute to the association’s Washington, D.C., office.
Ability to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (required of all association employees).*
* Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with a sincerely held religious belief or disability.
America’s Essential Hospitals is the leading association and champion for hospitals dedicated to equitable, high-quality care for all, including those who face social and financial barriers to care. Since 1981, America’s Essential Hospitals has advanced policies and programs that promote health, health care access, and equity. We support our more than 300 members with advocacy, policy development, research, education, and leadership development. Communities depend on essential hospitals for care across the continuum, health care workforce training, research, public health and health equity, and other services. Essential hospitals innovate and adapt to lead all of health care toward better outcomes and value.
America’s Essential Hospitals has a rich history and long record of accomplishments. Since its inception, America’s Essential Hospitals has been recognized for its advocacy and expertise on issues related to care for historically marginalized people and communities. The association also strives to transform care for these populations through its research and education arm, Essential Hospitals Institute.
