Sr. Communications Specialist

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. A hybrid work schedule is offered: three days in the office and two days working remotely. This role is located in Chicago.

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement communications strategies that promote AHA resources to members and the public.
• Lead efforts to create communication products that deliver high value to members and position the AHA as a thought leader.
• Conduct research and develop content for a wide range of products, including news articles, e‑newsletters, press releases, blogs, reports, website copy, emails, videos, podcasts, presentations, scripts, and white papers.
• Write, edit, and proofread content for distribution to AHA members, policymakers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure all content is consistent, on‑brand, and adheres to AHA style guidelines.
• Maintain the content on assigned webpages on a regular basis.
• Contribute to team meetings and stay up to date on AHA activities by closely following AHA and industry publications and websites.
• Attend assigned conferences and help produce blogs, podcasts, and videos.
• Understand AHA audiences and stakeholders to deliver appropriate, relevant, and credible content.
• Recommend strategies to help drive member engagement with AHA communication products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or a related field.
• Five or more years of professional writing and editing experience.

• Experience writing or editing electronic newsletters.
• Experience writing or editing on health care issues.

• Advanced editing and writing knowledge.
• Background and understanding of journalism and constructing news stories.
• Knowledge of Associated Press style.
• Intermediate computer and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) skills.
• Familiarity with video creation and editing software.
• Preferred knowledge of a marketing automation platform, such as Real Magnet.
• Preferred familiarity with a website content management system.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Ability to work successfully with senior executives, policy experts, lobbyists, legal and communications staff.
• Ability to handle shifting priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to translate complex issues into clear, accurate, and persuasive prose.
• Ability to develop clear messages and customize them for a variety of audiences.

Commensurate with related experience. Salary range:
Minimum $79,000, Midpoint $99,000, Maximum $119,000.

Medical/dental coverage (PPO/HMO), vision care, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability plans, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holidays, health days, wellness programs, and more.

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 TitleI 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, and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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