Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: providing marketing and/or communications support for Seattle Children's organization-wide projects and initiatives, and providing communications consultation and support to leaders, clients and work teams for projects and initiatives that span multiple audiences and vehicles. May involve initiating, developing, coordinating, implementing and/or evaluating marketing and/or communication plans related to these projects and initiatives. Other responsibilities may include content development for channels including newsletters, blogs, presentations, key messages, etc.; assisting with production and distribution of internal and/or external publications/collateral; updating content on Seattle Children's intranet and/or external website; project management; message development for senior leaders; helping mentor and train teammates; and communication support during crisis situations. Roles in the following teams rotate 24/7 on-call responsibilities with their teammates: Internal communications; Patient and Family Education and Communications; Public Engagement; and Research MarComm. Sr. communications specialists who are part of other teams may have infrequent on-call responsibilities, as needed.

Note: This is a hybrid position in Seattle, WA requiring 3 days on site per week.

Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations or closely related field.
A minimum of five (5) years experience in a marketing and/or communications role.

Required Credentials
n/a.

Preferred
Experience working as a marketing/communications professional in a healthcare setting.
Experience managing complex, multi-faceted communication plans involving multiple stakeholders and audiences.
Experience with crisis/reactive communication, including response and support.
Experience writing for print and online channels (e.g., newsletters; flyers; brochures; websites; blogs; etc.).
Experience with Associated Press style and adherence to editorial and graphic standards.
Experience with photography and/or image editing software (e.g., PhotoShop).
Experience with web content management systems/HTML.
Experience developing messaging with an understanding of social determinants of health, etc
Experience providing marketing and/or communications consultation and support to senior leaders.
Experience writing for multiple audience types and health literacy levels.

Compensation Range
$88,786.00 - $133,180.00 per year

Salary Information

This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided.

Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants

This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors

Benefits Information

Seattle Children's offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits.