Brand Communications Specialist

Why You Should Work With Us::

Arizona College of Nursing is a rapidly growing, nursing school that transforms people’s lives by preparing them for careers in nursing and improving communities through the care its graduates provide. As a leading nurse educator, Arizona College of Nursing offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s in nursing in 3 years or less with qualified transfer credits. Our quality nursing curriculum prepares students for an in-demand career to help communities overcome the chronic, well-known, and increasing nursing shortage. Through the execution of a targeted growth strategy, the college plans to meet the growing demand for nurses by launching campuses in markets where bachelor’s prepared nurses are needed.

Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields; teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative. As a team, we continually embrace our core values:

Passion: We love helping others succeed.
Excellence: We strive to be the best.
Adaptability: We learn, in part by trying new ideas.
Accountability: We own our results.
Integrity: We do the right thing.

The Brand Communications Specialist is responsible for developing written communications to support the College’s communication strategies and enhance the College’s brand and engagement of our students, colleagues, and community. This role involves creating compelling content, collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging across all channels, and coordinating communication distributions.

Essential responsibilities:

• High-Volume Copywriting
  • Produce high-volume, high-quality copy for marketing materials, internal messages, and other communications.
  • Edit copy written by various stakeholders within agreed service level timeframes.

• Content Development
  • Create and manage content for various platforms, including website, newsletters, and internal communication.
  • Serve as a key storyteller, crafting messages that resonate with internal and external audiences.
  • Interview students, colleagues, and partners to create engaging content based on their stories, including blog posts.
  • Track and report on communication metrics and performance.

• Internal Communications and Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build and maintain relationships with campus leadership and other stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with marketing, senior leadership, and compliance teams to ensure cohesive messaging.
  • Plan and execute brand events.

At Arizona College of Nursing, we believe in a collaborative approach where all colleagues work together towards our shared goals. It's important to note that this list doesn't cover everything you'll be asked to do or need to do. We value adaptability and flexibility as we grow and evolve as an organization.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field or equivalent skills and experience.
• A developed voice and ability to adjust to brand voice.
• 3-5+ years of experience in brand communications, public relations, or a similar role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in internal communications platforms such as Mail Chimp, Contact Monkey, or similar.
• Experience in high-volume copywriting.

Nice to have:

• Familiarity with crisis communication strategies.
• Experience in higher education, healthcare, or a related field.

What We Are Offering You:

• Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.
• Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment.
• Rest and relaxation with generous PTO and holiday benefits.
• Robust health and welfare benefits package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision.
• Preparation for the future with a 401(k) and company match.

For consideration, only online applications will be accepted. No phone calls, please.

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