External Communications Specialist

Banner Health

. Create and maintain positive relationships with external audiences .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeTucson • Arizona • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public relations, communications, and marketing, with a strong focus on media outreach, creative writing, and stakeholder engagement. Proficient in managing external communication strategies and evaluating technology requirements for digital projects.

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Public RelationsMedia OutreachCreative WritingAdobe PhotoshopStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Public Relations WritingEditingPhotographyGraphic DesignKPI Tracking

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsHuman RelationsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Adobe Creative Cloud

Industry Keywords

HealthcareNonprofit Marketing CommunicationsCommunity Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and maintain positive relationships with external audiences
Collaborate with the Banner team to support stakeholder engagement efforts, community events, media outreach and opportunities that enhance Banner’s profile, drive relevance and build community trust
Write and edit stories for CEO bi-weekly and physician executive monthly newsletters
Support website content, collateral materials, scripts, talking points, media materials, press releases, messaging and executive briefs
Source and edit visual assets, including graphics and photography
Support senior specialists, managers and directors with storytelling and stakeholder engagement needs
Contribute to the creation and implementation of the external communication strategy
Lead local and state media engagement efforts and pitch media to build Banner’s community profile
Support national media and trade media outreach
Coordinate meetings and administrative tasks, including ordering promotional material and aligning with agencies and internal stakeholders
Assist with KPI tracking, internal dashboards and measurement of team activities
Lead special projects or initiative teams requiring external communications support
Support emergency communications, issues management, social listening and media monitoring
Evaluate technology requirements and perform technical troubleshooting for complex digital projects
Provide guidance to the Visual Designer and outsourced creative vendors on brand standards, project objectives and timelines
Work with internal clients and stakeholders to ensure projects meet objectives and expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Business Administration, Marketing or related field
Two to four years’ experience in public relations, communications, and/or marketing
Strong knowledge of public relations
Effective organizational skills
Experience in media outreach, creative writing, public relations writing and strong editing
Sensitivity to public perceptions and their implications/interpretation
Effective human relations and communications skills
Proficiency in photography, photo editing, and basic graphic design using Adobe Photoshop and Creative Cloud
Background in business communications, journalism, or professional writing
Working knowledge of major trends in healthcare preferred
Knowledge and experience with nonprofit marketing communications preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Day shift, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM
Stimulating and rewarding careers
Opportunities to contribute to an award-winning patient care organization