Senior Specialist, Communications

Job Details

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. We are currently seeking a Senior Specialist, Communications for our Washington, D.C. office. This position is a hybrid role (three days in the office, two days working remote).

Starting base salary: $80,000 – $100,000 – $120,000 (commensurate with related experience). The AHA is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. A candidate’s salary is determined by various factors including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and location.

Position Overview

The Senior Specialist, Communications is responsible for developing and implementing communications strategies to support various AHA business units and projects. They are tasked with writing and editing news articles, reports, policy briefs, blogs, e-newsletters, and other communications products to promote AHA resources to members and the public. The role requires adherence to AHA’s high standards for writing and editing. Audiences include, but are not limited to, AHA members and staff, policymakers and the public, state hospital association executives, and hospital trustees. The Senior Specialist also provides sound advice and direction to junior-level colleagues.

Essential Functions

• Work with colleagues across the association to develop and implement communications strategies that support the promotion of AHA resources to members and the public.
• Guide efforts to develop communication products that deliver high value to AHA members and position the AHA as a thought leader.
• Conduct research and develop content for assigned communications products, including news articles, e-newsletters, press releases, blogs, reports, digital, website content, emails, videos, podcasts, presentations, scripts, and whitepapers.
• Write, edit, and proofread content for assigned communications products distributed to AHA members, policymakers, and others.
• Ensure all content is consistent and on-brand across assigned communication channels and adheres to AHA style guidelines.
• Track metrics on performance related to communications campaigns and use metrics to inform strategies.
• Mentor junior team members and new AHA team members to ensure they are proficient in AHA processes.
• Maintain assigned webpages regularly.
• Contribute to team meetings and stay updated on AHA activities by following AHA and industry publications and websites. Attend assigned conferences and help produce blogs, podcasts, and videos.
• Understand AHA audiences and stakeholders to develop and deliver appropriate, relevant, and credible content effectively.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 Title I 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, or email [email protected]. Let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Commitment to Diversity

We value the commitment and creativity that our diverse team members contribute to the AHA’s mission to advance equitable care and health improvement for all. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed.

Our approach to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is rooted in listening, learning, and collective action. By embracing the diversity of our people, we achieve our best work and fuel innovation—generating the best possible outcomes for our members and the communities they serve.

Individuals from all backgrounds, such as veterans, people with disabilities, differing gender identities and sexual orientations, national origin, spiritual beliefs, and race, are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision coverage (LGBTQIA+ inclusive)
• Short & Long-term disability
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Vacation, Personal, Health & Volunteer Time Off days
• 11 Paid holidays
• Physical and mental wellness programs
• Paid parental leave, including adoption
• Hybrid work environment (3 days in the office, two days from home)
• Opportunity to join our Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council & Employee Resource Groups
• Opportunity to join AHA Cares and give back to the community
• Opportunity to join the Employee Activities Committee
• A variety of professional development and mentorship opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Access to AHA Learning
• Work with colleagues passionate about our mission

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or better in Journalism or related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of professional writing and editing experience is required. Experience with writing for and editing electronic newsletters is preferred. Experience writing or editing on healthcare issues is a plus.

Compliance Information

The contractor will not discharge or discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to compensation information of others as part of their essential job functions cannot disclose this information to individuals who do not otherwise have access unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c).

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