Job Description

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. Its also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Marketing & Communications Assistant will assist in marketing, communications and public relations (media). The role will contribute to the various aspects of marketing, public relations and media, as well as internal communications.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Marketing & Communications Assistant at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Supports day-today-functions of marketing and communications department to support the strategic initiatives of Hackensack Meridian Health.
• Write press releases and pitches and support team in positioning physicians and leaders as go-to-resources for their specialty areas through digital, content, video, storytelling, media relations, press releases and other PR channels.
• Assist public relations staff with media interviews on various hospital and network sites.
• Identify and write social media posts (including Facebook) for submission to HMH social media.
• Manage and create social content calendar.
• Design flyers, graphics, evites and other marketing materials.
• Assists in the development of marketing materials including PPT presentations.
• Supports digital team with the reporting of metrics and outcomes.
• Update the organization's website as needed.
• Work closely with the marketing public relations, internal communications and digital teams.
• Collaborate with staff on new ideas, directions and tools for marketing and communications.
• Prepare weekly reports and maintain regular contact with supervisor.
• Supports department leadership with ad hoc projects as needed.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Firm grasp of available tools and platforms in the social media space.
• Completed or working toward a college degree (junior level and up), preferably in a related field (e.g., English,
• Marketing/Communications, Advertising or Public Relations).
• Understanding of the basic principles of public relations and/or marketing.
• Must be computer literate (PowerPoint, Excel).
• Possesses excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with press and community contacts.
• Ability to work well independently, and within a team.
• Commitment to cultural sensitivity and respect for differences.
• Commitment to the continuous improvement of service quality and the organization's mission.
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing or related health field.
• Previous internship or related experience in marketing or communications.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop is highly desired.
• Knowledge of HTML, website content management and graphic design.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Hackensack Meridian Health