Marketing Communications Specialist I

Get closer to your agency.

We are collaborators and communicators who build brands and partnerships. Balancing a big agency mindset with the intimacy of a smaller firm we prioritize long-term results while fostering a creative environment where good people thrive. While we take pride in our work our greatest accomplishment is our ability to attract and retain talented and friendly individuals shaping our reputation as an inclusive and supportive workplace. As one of Pittsburghs most awarded agencies we remain committed to excellence driven by our status as an employee-owned and operated business.

Get closer to our client and your role.

GH Advertising has a unique position working exclusively with our client UPMC. By joining the GH team as a Marketing Communications Specialist I you will have the opportunity to work with a global leader committed to Life Changing Medicine. You will operate under the direction of a Director of Marketing and Communications and support the day-to-day marketing needs of various UPMC hospitals and/or services. Additionally you may assist Marketing Communications Managers and other Marketing Communications Specialists in the planning development launch and evaluation of promotional and marketing programs to increase patient volume and support UPMCs business objectives.

In this position you will handle various projects to provide marketing communications to internal and external audiences in support of the clients mission. This includes managing marketing projects of varying levels of complexity and sophistication including print digital and social advertising. Other duties may be required as assigned. Some travel may be required for this position. This is a hybrid role located in downtown Pittsburgh at the UPMC Corporate Headquarters.

Experience skills knowledge.

• Bachelors degree in English Journalism Communications Health Science or a related field
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in marketing communications position or related field such as marketing journalism or communications
• Previous experience or interest in health care preferred
• Strong writing and editing skills with interviewing and research experience
• Project management skills
• Organization attention to detail and the ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate across teams
• Can translate scientific/medical information to a lay persons understanding