Communications Specialist II - Product

Communications Specialist II
- Product

Product Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. The Communications team at Arthrex is growing and we are actively searching for a Communications Specialist II
- Product. This position will be responsible for the development and execution of integrated communication strategies and campaigns that support product marketing/promotion, medical education and patient education initiatives. Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, present and execute strategic communication plans that support the needs of product teams, medical education and other stakeholders within assigned verticals.
• Manage or assist with the entire life cycle of campaign initiatives, including research, planning, concepting, implementation, evaluation and reporting.
• Oversee the product-related social media channels within assigned verticals; develop and maintain a continuous pipeline of high-quality content; and drive performance against established KPIs for audience growth and engagement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional communications and creative teams to produce written content and multimedia assets for social media, email and other digital channels.
• Manage or assist with all project workflow processes across multiple teams and departments; ensure established business objectives and project deadlines are met.
• Manage or assist with the documentation of approvals, following all established SOPs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on social media strategies, insights and best practices.
• Ensure all product communications represent Arthrex brand standards and align with regulatory, legal and compliance regulations for the medical device industry.
• Serve cross-functional roles within the department as needed or assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in communications, marketing or related field
• 2 years of relevant experience required
• Experience with account management (agency or in-house) working with or on a Communications or Marketing team
• Experience with enterprise marketing automation and social media platforms for business

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

• Strong business acumen with the ability to incorporate business insights into strategic communication plans and overall creative output
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Highly collaborative with demonstrated emotional intelligence and experience working successfully with cross-functional teams
• Ability to be resourceful and effectively handle multiple stakeholders with changing priorities
• Deadline- and detail-oriented with strong initiative and the ability to manage multiple projects/processes in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Foreign language skills such as Spanish and German a plus
• Demonstrates foundational skills and ability to develop and present strategic communication plans with greater independence and proficiency
• Generally works within a specific vertical or focus area taking on a broad range of initiatives
• Requires less guidance and supervision to generate and produce campaign deliverables
• Develops relationships with stakeholders/business partners and serves as a main point of contact for the team
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Intermediate knowledge of social media best practices and email communication strategies

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment

Skills:

• Macintosh and/or PC computer skills
• Adobe Creative Suite and Canva a plus

Arthrex Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.