Production Specialist, Communications

The salary range for this position is $33.09 - $43.01 (Hourly Rate)

Placement within the salary range is dependent on several factors such as relevant work experience and internal equity. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range is guided by the rules outlined in the collective bargaining agreement.

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section located at jobs.nm.org/benefits to learn more.

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Description

The Communications Coordinator reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

The Communications Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Communications team in the execution of communications plans for assigned focus areas. Communications Coordinators are expected to have flawless execution of their plans in support of team members.

Responsibilities:

• Utilizes excellent project management capabilities.
  • Adheres to developed timelines for each tactic in the plan and manages their responsibilities against them to ensure delivery
  • Presents materials, as appropriate, to client partner for feedback, input and approvals
  • Proofs all materials and obtains appropriate approvals (management, legal/risk, other)
  • Utilizes project management software to manage programs
  • Monitors the effectiveness of communications tactics through analytics and other measurement
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in communications, project management or related field.
• Basic knowledge of print production. Proficient in all Microsoft applications.
• Must have exceptional interpersonal skills with a strong customer service orientation.
• Highly motivated and proactive, with a “can-do” attitude.

Preferred:

• Understanding of healthcare industry and academic medical centers preferred.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. 

Background Check 

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. 

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.  

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. 

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Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings.  

If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.