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Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At **Hackensack Meridian** **_Health_** we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The **Communications Specialist** supports day to day functions of network communications and initiatives. Through storytelling and content development, the Communications Specialist will develop and implement communications campaigns to promote network initiatives and functions to increase engagement and awareness of strategic initiatives. Ensures the integration of messages throughout the organization through the proper distribution and timing of all network announcements, recognitions, newsletters, and other various communications. Ensures that all communications are aligned with the network's brand and are presented with audience-appropriate tone and language. The Communications Specialist requires a motivated and resourceful professional capable of independent function in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are core to the position.

This position will offer a hybrid schedule. Candidates must be flexible and have the ability to come to an office located in Middlesex/ Monmouth counties when neeeded.

**Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required** :

+ Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English or other related area of specialty.

+ Minimum of 2 years of proven writing/editing experience. Must provide samples of various forms and styles of copy.

+ Expertise and a passion for the discipline of communications

+ Strong grammar and writing skills are non-negotiable.

+ Strong copyediting skills; must display a high attention to detail.

+ Ability to demonstrate a wide degree of creativity, innovation and flexibility.

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet multiple deadlines.

+ Comfortable in a high-growth environment with shifting priorities.

+ A positive and proactive attitude; Ability to maintain high level of professionalism in a corporate environment.

+ Balance a sense of urgency with calm and confident demeanor.

+ Ability to interface effectively with a variety of people to establish productive, ongoing relationships.

+ Results-oriented.

+ Strong interest to find creative solutions for ordinary problems.

+ Strong time-management, organization, and coordination skills.

+ Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

+ Familiarity with copyright laws.

+ Familiarity with content management systems (i.e. WordPress, html coding, etc.) and the practice of monitoring internal communication/social channels.

**Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred** :

+ Experience in a large (>3,000 employee) business, and/or one that is comprised of multiple locations. 2.Experience in healthcare a plus.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

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Minimum rate of $82,513.60 Annually

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

+ Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

+ Experience: Years of relevant work experience.

+ Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

+ Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

+ Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

+ Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

+ Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.