Writer Marketing Communications

Illinois Health and Hospital Association

About Illinois Health and Hospital Association:

The Illinois Health and Hospital Association (IHA), with offices in Chicago, Naperville, Springfield, and Washington D.C., represents more than 200 hospitals and health systems as they care for their patients and communities. Its members range from major academic medical centers and teaching hospitals that train tomorrow’s doctors and nurses, to community hospitals that transform advances in medicine and technology into better lives for patients, to rural and critical access facilities that bring high-quality patient care to the less populated regions of Illinois, to specialty institutions that care for patients in need of behavioral health, long-term care, or rehabilitation services.

Since IHA was formed in 1923 (and combined with MCHC in January 2016 to form an integrated, statewide organization), its mission has been to strengthen and unite hospitals and make high-quality, affordable health care available to all Illinois residents at the right time and in the right setting. To make this possible, IHA advocates for a redesigned health system and sustainable funding -- including new models of healthcare delivery and payment -- that support the Triple Aim of healthcare. IHA’s core role is to be the trusted voice, resource and partner for Illinois hospitals representing their interests at the local, state and national levels to ensure sustainable resources, the highest level of quality care and transformation of healthcare delivery.

In addition to its advocacy and policy work on behalf of its members, IHA provides innovative business and performance solutions, services and tools, including patient care and quality improvement initiatives and collaboratives, data analytics, purchasing and insurance services. IHA also provides a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs for members on critical healthcare issues and challenges.

The President & CEO and a Board of Trustees of 23-28 members, direct IHA advocacy and member priorities. Member forums for safety net hospitals, small and rural hospitals, behavioral health, investor-owned hospitals, and volunteers, as well as councils and task forces, provide members opportunities to participate in the Association’s policy development process.

https://www.team-iha.org

Position Details

Writer Marketing Communications
Job
Full-time
8/15/2018
Northern Illinois
Naperville, IL

Main Function:

The Marketing Communications Specialist will serve as a writer, editor, and proofreader for IHA’s various digital and print communication vehicles with a special focus on IHA’s for-profit business subsidiaries, member education, quality improvement initiatives, and the Illinois Poison Center. In addition, the Marketing Communications Specialist will serve as a back up to the website administrator.

Outline of Responsibilities:

  • Write, edit and proofread a wide variety of digital and print communications, including, but not limited to, various IHA publications; promotional materials; website; and educational brochures and flyers. 
  • Provide updated content to IHA’s websites to increase on-screen readability and search engine optimization. 
  • Work collaboratively with members of the Corporate Communications and Marketing Department, along with colleagues from across the Association, to assist in the development and implementation of promotional/marketing campaigns. 
  • Provide writing and editing support for advocacy and IHA Daily Briefing as needed. 
  • Serve as back-up support to IHA’s website administrator (i.e. able to upload approved content to IHA’s website). 
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in communications, journalism, advertising, marketing or related field. 
  • Two years of professional writing experience required, preferably in healthcare, hospitals, associations or the news media (professional writing experience can include internships while pursuing a degree).
  • Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills. 
  • Versatile writer with the ability to write press releases, news stories, case studies, ad copy, brochure copy, and web copy.
  • Knowledge of journalistic news style and best website practices, including search-engine optimization and on-screen readability required. 
  • Familiarity with content management systems preferred. 
  • Natural ability to work collaboratively with strong interpersonal skill as well as meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure.

We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package.


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