Senior Communications Specialist

Pay range

$55,180 - $89,670 / year

robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

To assist in the execution of communications strategies and programs to influence employee engagement, increase employee knowledge, and share key departmental/division messages, focused on the implementation of an Epic EHR platform. To create and manage content for internal and external communication channels through various available media, playing a vital part in translating complex initiatives, projects, and updates into clear, engaging, and accessible messages for various audiences, and ensuring all communications align with the company’s tone, style, and core values will also be key duties for this role.

To monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies to make data‑driven recommendations for improvement.

• Assist in designing and implementing communication strategies to enhance employee engagement, knowledge sharing, and organizational alignment, ensuring clarity and consistency across audiences.
• Develop, manage, and distribute content for internal channels, including emails, newsletters, intranet articles, and other forms of media to provide updates related to projects and services.
• Work within Marketing & Communications workflow, making efficient use of available tools and resources.
• Partner with Information Technology (HSIS) team to distill complex technical details into digestible content for non‑technical stakeholders.
• Liaise between departments and work groups to ensure communication consistency and clarity regarding technology changes and updates.
• Assists in planning and executing communication strategies and deliverables for project‑related events, including training sessions, training materials, workshops, and webinars.
• Maintains and updates digital and physical materials for accuracy and relevance.
• Ensures all communications align with UAB Medicine’s tone, style, and core values.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of communication strategies and make data‑driven recommendations for improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or a related field and five (5) years of related experience. Experience in a corporate, technical, or healthcare environment is preferred. Experience with matrix communications strategies is preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world‑class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting‑edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.1 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 2,200 physicians.

Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s only ACS‑verified Level I adult trauma center and Magnet‑designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital–Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Hospitals and Health Care