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Deputy Communications Director

Description

The Florida Hospital Association is looking for a Deputy Communications Director to work with the Communications Director and Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications. Duties include written and graphic content development, website and social media management, assist the Communications Director with media relations, and internal and external communications.

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Write, edit, and distribute media advisories, news releases, policy material, internal and external communications.

Design, develop and publish content on social media and FHA website.
Assist Communications Director with media relations and e-mail distribution using communications and marketing platforms.

Work with other FHA departments on communications planning and content editing.

Plan, organize and implement media and member events.

Qualifications

Skills:

Knowledge of marketing and communications principles and techniques.

Knowledge of social media, including Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Experience working with personal computers and related software (Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel).

Experience working with Adobe: Photoshop and InDesign is a plus.

Effective communication skills (public speaking, writing and personal interaction).

Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and complete work assignments.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of people.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in journalism, English, communications, or a related field.

Three years of experience in communications, marketing, or public relations; health care knowledge is a plus.

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications.
Creative design experience is plus.

Ability to multitask.

Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines is essential.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume to James Miller, JamesM@FHA.org.

Job Originally Posted on: Wednesday, May 26, 2021