Senior Marketing & Communications Specialist

Summary

Advances the Foundation's mission and priorities by independently leading communications projects and developing content and strategies that strengthen the organization's visibility, engagement, and impact. This role manages complex communications initiatives, develops messaging for diverse audiences, and partners with program and organizational leaders to translate strategic priorities, programs, and community impact into effective communications. The Senior Specialist applies strong judgment, communications expertise, and project leadership while serving as a resource to colleagues and external partners.

Job Functions

Independently lead communications projects and initiatives from planning through execution, establishing objectives, timelines, deliverables, audiences, and communication approaches; coordinate cross-functional contributors and resolve issues to achieve successful outcomes.

Develop and oversee high-quality content across newsletters, websites, social media, reports, presentations, talking points, announcements, campaigns, and other channels. Translate complex programmatic and organizational information into clear, compelling messages.

Lead content planning and execution across digital channels; monitor engagement and performance; and apply and strengthen Foundation messaging, voice, and brand standards to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with organizational priorities.

Partner with program leaders and teams to develop communications strategies and materials for major programs, grantmaking initiatives, community partnerships, events, and organizational priorities. Identify opportunities to effectively communicate program outcomes and community impact.

Develop communications for grantees, community partners, funders, philanthropic organizations, policymakers, and other stakeholders. Prepare presentations, briefing materials, talking points, and other communications to support Foundation representatives and external engagement.

Monitor communications, community, philanthropic, and sector trends and analyze audience engagement and communications performance. Use insights to recommend improvements to content, messaging, channels, and outreach strategies.

Manage multiple communications priorities, resources, vendors, and consultants as assigned. Maintain effective processes, tools, and communications calendars and share knowledge and best practices with colleagues.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

One year of relevant education may be substituted for one year of required work experience, or one year of relevant professional-level work experience may be substituted for one year of required education.

Minimum 5 Years of Experience directly related to the designated program required. (Required)

Salary Range: $33.70/hour - $53.93/hour. Compensation will be commensurate with equity and experience for roles of similar scope and responsibility.

The Hospital reserves the right to modify employee schedules as needed.

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment, where we embrace and celebrate our differences, where all employees feel valued, contribute to our mission of serving the community, and engage in equitable healthcare delivery and workforce practices.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.