Associate Communications Specialist

We currently have an exciting new opportunity for an Associate Communications Specialist in the Communications Department at Regions Hospital. This position is responsible for providing overall communication services for HealthPartners. Primary assignments include writing and editing for internal and external publications and electronic communications; including media relations, social media, events, publications, and projects. This position requires contact and communication with employees, physicians, nurses, dentists, and administrators within the HealthPartners family of organizations, as well as the ability to represent the organization to media and other external audiences.

At HealthPartners, you’ll find a culture where we live our values of excellence, compassion, integrity and most importantly, partnership. By working together, we will improve health and well-being, create exceptional experiences for those we serve and make care and coverage more affordable.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Writing employee communications, both printed and electronic, as well as media materials and other items for external audiences for the HealthPartners family of organizations. 
• Acting as an active participant in the on-going HealthPartners internal and external communications process. This includes assisting in research and focus groups, participating in planning sessions, and helping to measure the results and effectiveness of communications plans. 
• Assisting fellow Communications staff in planning, coordinating and implementing special events, video and slide productions, and other assignments as needed. 
• Preparing news releases, coordinating media interviews, and assisting with media events. 
• Managing Communications’ media lists. 
• Serving as writer/editor of newsletters/publications. 
• Providing media relations support for HealthPartners. This includes carrying the organization’s media relations pager during some weekends and holidays.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Public Relations or related field along with at least one year of writing, public relations and/or communications experience. Internships and part-time employment can be used as experience. Excellent written communications skills, including typing, spelling and grammar are required. Experience with social media and media relations are essential.

HealthPartners is recognized nationally for providing outstanding care and experience for patients and members. We offer an excellent salary and benefits package.