Communications Specialist

Summary:The Communications Specialist is responsible for drafting copy that is disseminated to Access Health CT (AHCT) consumers and stakeholders including but not limited to email, mailings, newsletters, collateral, PowerPoint presentations, memos and talking points. The Communications Specialist works closely with the Marketing Team to maintain AHCT's brand, accuracy of content, and ensuring complicated messages are simplified for the intended audience. Additionally, the Communications Specialist oversees production and budget/estimation management with key vendors. This role reports to the Director of Marketing and has no supervisory responsibilities. Our Perfect Candidate Will Have: Long-form content writing for direct-to-consumer channels, including direct mail, email and web content. Experience with writing for audience segmentation. Project management, including gathering data for customer communications, including email and direct mail data.A writing sample is required with application and cover letter . Writing samples could include direct-to-consumer content such as email or customers letters, or website content including interior website pages or a blog post. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Responsible for daily news scanning, monitoring, and/or clipping of media related to AHCTCoordinates interviews with governmental partners, stakeholders, AHCT leadership, and members of the publicDevelops talking pointsManages the creation and distribution of event invitationsWrites copy for the Broker Newsletter, CAC Newsletter and Community Partner newsletterCoordinates and composes Board of Directors memos and slide decks in partnership with Director of MarketingDirect Mail production and budget/estimation with vendorsSignage production and budget/estimation management with vendorsPowerPoint slide development assistance as neededAd hoc copy/communicationsReviews and coordinates website content and identifies areas that require regular updatesEstablishes partnerships and consults with key business stakeholders and team membersOther duties as required Qualifications: the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.BA or BS in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field or equivalent experience required3 - 5 years' experience in marketing and communications, with an emphasis on content creation and copywriting for diverse audiences required3 - 5 years of communications experience writing print promotional or educational materials3 -5 years' experience in planning and executing comprehensive communications and outreach strategies3 - 5 years' experience developing compelling content for the webHighly computer literate with capability in Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft TeamsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExcellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills along with interviewing skills are essential.Works well under pressure to meet tight deadlinesAble to think critically and creativelyPassionate about good editing, writing, and grammar Physical Demands: the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, hear, stand, use hands to type data, and utilize a phone or other electronic communication devices. This employee may have to operate business machines and lift up to 20 lbs. Work Environment: this is an in-office role 2 designated days per week or more if needed, in which the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 3 designated remote workdays. Requires fast-paced deadlines and has a high stress at times. Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer PI09c2168cb665-29400-38291893

Created: 2025-08-13