Communication Specialist

UNC Health Care is seeking a dynamic and creative Communication Specialist to join our team and help shape our organization’s public relations and external communication strategies. The ideal candidate should be an excellent writer, a strategic thinker, and an experienced communicator. They should also have a deep understanding of the health care industry and be able to effectively communicate complex ideas to a wide range of audiences. We are looking for someone with the ability to develop innovative solutions for our organization’s communication needs.The Communication Specialist will be responsible for developing and managing communication initiatives, including press releases, social media, website content, and other public relations activities. They should also have the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with other departments.Required qualifications include:• Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, public relations, or related field• At least 5 years of experience in communications, public relations, or marketing• Strong writing and editing skills• Ability to develop creative solutions to complex communication problems• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills• Experience in healthcare communications a plusIf you have a passion for health care communication and a drive to help shape UNC Health Care’s public relations and external communication strategies, then we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and manage communication initiatives, including press releases, social media, website content, and other public relations activities.
2. Write and edit content for various communication strategies, including press releases, blog posts, website content, and other public relations materials.
3. Develop creative solutions to complex communication problems.
4. Collaborate with other departments to ensure accuracy of information.
5. Monitor and analyze communication strategies and suggest improvements.
6. Establish and maintain relationships with external media contacts.
7. Monitor and keep current with trends in the health care industry.
8. Coordinate communication campaigns for product launches, events, and other initiatives.
9. Assist with strategy development and implementation of communication plans.
10. Manage and respond to inquiries from the media and other external stakeholders.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Communication Specialist in Raleigh, NC, USA is $53,000 - $61,000. This range can vary depending on experience, education, industry, and other factors.

UNC Health is a not-for-profit medical system owned by the State of North Carolina and based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. It provides services throughout the Research Triangle and North Carolina. UNC Health was created in 1998, when the North Carolina General Assembly passed legislation that established the UNC Health Care System, bringing under one entity UNC Hospitals and the clinical programs of the UNC School of Medicine.