Communications Specialist

Job Description

• Title: Communications Specialist
• Department: Executive Services - Communications
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Minimum Experience: 3-5 Years Experience
• Work Environment: Hybrid - within the state of Michigan

About ABEM

The American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) is the national credentialing organization for physicians in Emergency Medicine and related subspecialty fields. We are dedicated to ensuring the highest standards in Emergency Medicine through certification, education, and collaboration.

Our staff brings diverse talents and roles together to develop new programs and initiatives, enhance processes, and provide high-quality service and support.

Position Summary

The Communications Specialist creates and delivers audience-focused content both internally and externally to advance organizational priorities. This role blends hands-on execution with strategic planning, making it ideal for a communications professional who excels at writing, editing, project management, and cross-team collaboration. The position writes and edits content for publications, executive communications, web-based materials, presentations, media-related outreach, and stakeholder-facing messaging. The Communications Specialist works closely with executive leadership and internal subject matter experts, translating complex information into accessible communications, managing content workflows and timelines, and helping ensure materials are accurate, polished, and aligned with organizational priorities and brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, draft, and refine technical, editorial, and marketing content for ABEM publications and organization-wide communications
• Execute communications plans, including messaging strategy, stakeholder reviews, timeline management, and content delivery
• Write and edit materials for clarity, accuracy, and consistency with ABEM style 
• Oversee and maintain content to ensure accuracy and timeliness of updates

• Advise internal stakeholders and leadership on messaging strategy
  

• Produce a range of written and multimedia communications materials based on audience
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align communications with organizational priorities
• Support meetings, projects, and other communications initiatives as assigned 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, journalism, digital media, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in writing, editing, communications, or content development 
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail and AP style proficiency
• Experience creating content for multiple audiences and formats (technical, editorial, and marketing)
• Familiarity with content management systems, web platforms, and digital communication tools 
• Willingness to learn, adapt, and responsibly use AI tools to support communications goals
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and exercise independent judgment 
• High level of professionalism and discretion with sensitive information 

What You’ll Bring

• Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach to communications work
• Strategic thinking and adaptability
• Commitment to producing high-quality, accurate content

Additional Information

• Occasional travel (up to approximately 5%) may be required