Senior Specialist, Communications

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is a national organization that represents and serves all types of hospitals, health care networks, and their patients and communities. The AHA has two main offices, located in Washington, D.C. and Chicago. We are currently seeking a Senior Specialist, Communications for our Washington, D.C. office. This position is a hybrid role (three days in the office, two days working remote).

Starting base salary = $80,000- $100,000- $120,000 (commensurate with related experience). The AHA is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. A candidate's salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and location.

The Senior Specialist, Communications is responsible for developing and implementing communications strategies to support various AHA business units and projects. Responsible for writing and editing news articles, reports, policy briefs, blogs, e-newsletters and other communications products to promote AHA resources to members and the public. Must adhere to AHA's high standards for writing and editing. Audiences include, but are not limited to, AHA members and staff, policymakers and the public, state hospital association executives and hospital trustees. Provide sound advice and direction to junior level colleagues.

Essential Functions include, but are not limited to the following:

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  • Works with colleagues from across the association to develop and implement communications' strategies that support the promotion of AHA resources to members and the public.
  • Guides efforts to develop communication products that deliver high value to AHA embers and position the AHA as a thought leader in the public.
  • Conducts research and develops content for assigned communications products. These include, but are not limited to, news articles, e-newsletters, press releases, blogs, reports, digital, website, emails, videos, podcasts, presentations, scripts, whitepapers and others.
  • Writes, edits and proofreads content, for assigned communications products distributed to AHA members and policymakers, etc.
  • Ensures all content is consistent and on-brand across assigned communication channels. Adheres to AHA style guidelines.
  • Tracks metrics on performance related to communications campaigns and uses metrics to inform strategies.
  • Mentors junior team members and new AHA team members to ensure they are proficient in AHA processes.
  • Ensures content of assigned webpages are maintained on a regular basis.
  • Contributes to team meetings and stays up to date on AHA activities by closely following AHA and industry publications and websites. Attends assigned conferences and helps produce blogs, podcasts and videos. Understands AHA audiences and stakeholders in order to effectively develop and deliver appropriate, relevant and credible content.
  
  
  
  

The American Hospital Association (AHA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call (312) 422-3000 and ask for the Vice President, Human Resources or email hr@aha.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

We value the commitment and creativity that our diverse team members contribute to the AHA's mission to advance equitable care and health improvement for all. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation - generating the best possible outcomes for our members and the communities they serve.

Individuals from all backgrounds, such as veterans, people with disabilities, differing gender identities and sexual orientations, national origin, spiritual beliefs, and race are encouraged to apply.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including:

• Medical/Dental/ Vision coverage (LGBTQIA+ inclusive)
• Short & Long term disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Vacation, Personal, Health & Volunteer Time Off days
• 11 Paid holidays
• Physical and mental wellness programs
• Paid parental leave, including adoption
• Hybrid work environment (3 days in the office, two days from home)
• Opportunity to join our Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council & Employee Resource Groups to help us continue to build a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace culture
• Opportunity to join AHA Cares and give back to the community
• Opportunity to join the Employee Activities Committee and help plan events that bring colleagues together to connect
• A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Access to AHA Learning
• Work with colleagues who are passionate in our mission

Bachelors of Journalism (required)

5 years: Minimum 5 years of professional writing and editing experience is required.
Experience with writing for and editing electronic newsletters is preferred.
Experience writing or editing on health care issues is a plus.
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