Communications Manager (Hybrid)

About the role

The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP) seeks a Communications Manager to join their communications and engagement team in Chicago, Illinois. Reporting to the Director of Communications and Engagement, the successful candidate will oversee and develop key communications channels, including the quarterly Osteopathic Family Physician journal, the ACOFP Blog, and the website.

What Great Benefits We Offer

• Competitive Salary: $67,000-$83,500
• Immediate 401k eligibility with 6% gross salary contribution
• BlueCross/BlueShield Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage (100% company paid for employees and dependents)
• Vision Coverage
• STD/LTD/Life/FSA
• 10 vacation days accrued per year; one additional day added per year to a max of 20 days
• Up to 7 sick days accrued per year
• 12 paid holidays and 2 additional floating holidays
• Costco Annual Membership company paid
• Hybrid Work Location - Four days' work from home, one day in office per week

What Your Role Is

• Communications: Inform communications strategy, support implementation and monitor metrics; oversee the curation, development and dissemination of weekly blog posts; provide content and content dissemination strategies for and review posts, as needed, on association social media platforms; draft all speeches and presentations for staff and ACOFP leaders, as well as press releases; manage all ACOFP website content, including the ACOFP Foundation website.
• Publications: Serve as managing editor for OFP journal, overseeing the entire publications process, including managing the article selection process, writing the president's message, copyediting and working with external vendors; curate and edit content for ACOFP's AI-driven e-newsletters; other related duties as assigned.

What We Require

• 5+ years of experience in a communications position with publications experience; proficiency in website management; association and/or healthcare experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in journalism, English or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Strong and proven written communication and editorial skills (American Medical Association (AMA) and/or AP-style highly preferred)
• Excellent collaboration skills, as well as the ability to take initiative and work independently
• Proficiency in email platforms (e.g., Informz, Mailchimp, Constant Contact, etc.); content management systems (e.g., WordPress, RISE, Drupal, etc.); and association management software (e.g., iMIS, Nimble, Sales Force) preferred
• Experience using social media, other electronic communications and Microsoft Office products, including remote connection tools like Microsoft Teams
• Project management expertise, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and experience with project management tools
• Experience working with volunteer groups preferred

How To Apply

If interested, please forward your resume, along with a cover letter, by clicking the apply button. The American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AI may have been used during the recruiting process. See (link) to learn how.