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Communications Specialist External I

Mass General Brigham (Enterprise Services)
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
55 Fruit Street (Show on map)
Aug 16, 2025
Summary: Responsible for developing and implementing effective communication strategies. The primary focus of this role is to create and manage positive relationships with media outlets, customers, and other key external partners. Essential Functions Developing and implementing external communications plans and campaigns. -Writing and editing press releases, speeches, and other marketing materials. -Building and maintaining strong relationships with media outlets, journalists, and other key influencers. -Responding to media inquiries and facilitating interviews with company spokespeople. -Developing and managing content for the company's website, social media channels, and other digital platforms. -Monitoring and analyzing media coverage to measure the effectiveness of external communications efforts. -Collaborating with internal teams, including marketing, product, and customer service, to ensure consistent messaging across all touchpoints. -Keeping up to date with industry trends and developments to ensure that external communications strategies remain relevant and effective. Education Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Experience experience or schooling in the communications field, with a background in journalism or writing 2-3 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledge of social media writing style and platforms. - Must be organized, efficient, patient and pleasant in his/her work and in dealing with others. - Must be particularly helpful and courteous in assisting visitors and callers. - Must have the ability to prioritize, work well under pressure, meet multiple deadlines and follow up on tasks. - Must be able to work independently and as part of a team within a structure emphasizing high quality and professionalism. - Must have good judgement, and the ability to handle delicate and/or crisis situations with tact and sensitivity. - Must be able to honor confidentiality. Mass General Brigham Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.