Communications Specialist

at  Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Technical/Professional writing, or a related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Must have over 10 years’ experience in a senior communications role, healthcare experience preferred

CERTIFICATIONS/OTHER REQUIREMENTS AS APPLICABLE

• Must be highly proficient in written and spoken English, particularly as related to the requirements of Journalism.
• Perceptive in handling matters of a confidential nature; adequate background in the cultures, traditions, and beliefs of the various nationalities of his readership.
• A good knowledge of Saudi press regulations and local sensitivities so as to avoid controversy and offensiveness.

• Counseling business leaders/project managers in best approaches to organizational communications (i.e. verbal, written, presentations).
• Writes articles on JHAH services, enhancements, operations and projects, often consulting with subject matter specialists.
• Writes special diversified stories, conducting interviews and researching subject matter to develop information, as necessary.
• Edits news items, features and columns written by staff or contributors by checking for errors; or as assigned edits material submitted by other departments intended for presentation or distribution both within and outside the JHAH community.
• Clears articles for publication by submitting draft to concerned members of management up to and including the Chief Executive Officer.
• Selects photographs to accompany news stories and features, considering possible Government, shareholder and public objection to pictures; writes captions.
• Originates material, updates/edits booklets and brochures used by JHAH departments as required. These include benefits pamphlets, recruitment brochures, training booklets and others.
• Keeps informed of JHAH and local projects and activity through personal contacts, the Partner Contribution Agreement updates, Highlights and HR, etc.,