Responsibilities

Research and write communications pieces, including letters, postcards, flyers, brochures, podcast content, eBlasts to providers and employers, phone scripts, voiceblasts, surveys, presentations, and copy for Intranet and external Funds’ website.
Review communications from all Funds’ departments and outside vendors that are sent to members, employers and providers to ensure they are accurate, easily understood and audience-appropriate and they adhere to the Communications Department style guide.
Research online news sites, propose selection of articles and write summaries of the articles for a daily newsletter on healthcare policy and health issues distributed to Funds’ leadership.
Assist with the preparation of other external health policy news for distribution to Funds’ leadership.
Conduct interviews with members, employers, providers, staff and other stakeholders to create Funds materials.
Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, journalism or related field or equivalent years of work experience required.
Minimum three (3) years of journalism experience, including interviewing, writing, editing and proofreading, required.
Advanced skill level in Microsoft Word required, intermediate skill level in Microsoft PowerPoint a plus.
Must have demonstrated organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
Must be detail-oriented with proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Must show initiative and follow-up to see projects through completion.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written) required, along with professional manner and presentation.
Ability to target communications to different audiences, including union members, staff members, employers, providers and trustees.
Ability to translate complex benefit information into easily accessible communications.

To be considered, interested candidates must submit two (2) writing samples with their resumes or a link to an online portfolio.

We offer extraordinary benefits including outstanding health, dental, pension and family benefits for most positions which are paid entirely by the Funds without co-payments, deductibles, or out-of-pocket expenses for covered services. We also offer tuition reimbursement, generous holiday, vacation, and sick leave, as well as a 401K plan.

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