Senior Communications Specialist (Casual) - Marketing General

San Diego, California

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Job ID: 19584
Date posted: 10/01/2026
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Department: Marketing General

This is a casual position which is subject to renewal on 01/11/2027.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Senior Communications Specialist is responsible for implementing and advancing marketing and communications activities as assigned which includes but not limited to writing a variety of communications such as annual reports and newsletters, patient stories, web content, news releases, speeches, scripts, ad copy and social media posts. Should possess experience in PowerPoint and Publisher. The Senior Communications Specialist should have demonstrated experience in media relations, such as drafting media communications, working directly with news media and supporting media events such as press conferences and interviews. The applicant should also have a high level of familiarity with social media, such as managing and/or contributing to various social media platforms. The applicant should possess training in marketing communications and have the knowledge and experience to work collaboratively with a team and independently as needed to implement the marketing communications plans. Must have ability to manage time, projects and duties. Must work collaboratively across departments to implement marketing communications, execute identified tactics and proactively identify opportunities that advance the goals of the respective entities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree in area of study related to the position

5 years of experience

Excellent oral and written communications skills

Media relations experience

Social media experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Master's Degree

7 years of experience

Experience in a healthcare environment

The current salary range for this position is $34.14 to $46.94

Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

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