Communications Content Specialist

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center is Louisiana’s leading cancer care organization, caring for more patients each year than any other facility in the region. And with strategic hospital and physician partnerships, we are delivering on our mission to improve survivorship and lessen the burden of cancer.

Mary Bird Perkins and its partners work together to provide state-of-the-art treatments and unparalleled collaborative, comprehensive cancer services. This culture of innovation helps attract the best cancer minds in the country, from expert physicians and highly specialized scientists to forward‑thinking leaders in supportive care and other disciplines.

Together, with our hospital and physician partners, we are one-hundred percent focused on cancer care.

Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.

SCOPE:
This position has corporate and cancer programs responsibilities. Responsible for the development and timely submission of engaging and relevant content for Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center (MBPCC) to support the regional communications strategy. Responsible for executing special projects as needed to advance the mission, vision and goals of MBPCC.

• Research, write and edit content for various communications channels and audiences as managed by the Marketing and Communications Department; coordinate with communications agency for project support.
• Responsible for providing public relations (PR) support as directed by the Sr. Director, as well as coordinating with external counsel.
• Responsible for implementing communications strategy tactics by developing presentations, writing key messages and assisting with nominations and other items.
• Responsible for executing special community relations and other projects as needed.

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in English, communications, public relations, journalism or related field.

Minimum of three years’ experience in communications or related field preferred, healthcare experience a plus.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of public relations skills. Technology savvy. Must be familiar with AP Style. Excellent ability to organize information and translate clinical concepts into consumer-friendly copy.

Proficiency using Microsoft Office, PowerPoint. Attention to detail in writing, editing and proof reading materials. Familiarity with digital photography and other technologies and platforms used for communication purposes.