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Sr Communication Specialist

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association
  • Grand Rapids, MI
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    Department Preferences

    • Experience as a Content Writer, Email Copywriter, or Digital Copywriter

    Responsible to write, edit and proofread content for a variety of highly visible internal and/or external communications.

    • Research and produce communications content that is informational, educational and drives engagement.

    • Collaborate with internal and external audiences about communications content.

    • Support the development of communication plans and timelines.

    • Maintain an understanding of the corporate communications strategy and standards to support the development of communication plans that support strategic initiatives.

    • Proofread internal and external communications content for clarity, tone, style and grammar to ensure communications are high quality and results oriented.

    • Research targeted audiences and suggest communication channels.

    • Create and maintain a mass communications database and design of electronic media.

    • Develop and deliver presentations to internal team members and leadership.

    • Generate ideas to improve communication processes and delivery methods.

    • Support complex projects as assigned.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor''s degree in English, Journalism, Communications or related field is required.

    • Five (5) years of professional communications experience is required.

    • Previous experience working in the healthcare industry is preferred.

    • Advanced copywriting, editing and written communication skills.

    • Advanced oral communication skills.

    • Advanced Microsoft Word and PowerPoint skills.

    • Intermediate knowledge of multimedia technologies.

    • Ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently while meeting deadlines.

    • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

    • Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships within the organization and community.

    • Ability to comprehend complex company documents, procedures and policies and distill these into easy-to-understand content.

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other grounds, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationGrand Rapids, MI
    IndustryInsurance
    Company Size2,000 to 2,499 employees
    Websitehttps://www.bcbs.com/about-us/careers

    About Company

    At the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), we provide business strategy, technical support and consulting expertise to 36 Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies across the nation, employing more than 1,000 of the best strategic thinkers in the industry. We are a Brand manager that sets quality control standards for the 36 independent companies that use the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Brands, and we serve as a trade association that represents these Blue companies. It is through our involvement that the Blues companies share a united vision and strategy while also benefiting from the local strength of all member companies.

    Skills

    • Business Strategyunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Content Developmentunmatched
    • Copy Writingunmatched
    • Corporate Communicationsunmatched
    • Database Designunmatched
    • Digital Mediaunmatched
    • Editingunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • Journalismunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Multimediaunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Proofreadingunmatched
    • Standards Strategyunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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