Communications Specialist

Vitalant

. Evaluate, plan, develop, and implement internal and external communications .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeDenver • Colorado • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing communication strategies, managing campaigns, and analyzing audience engagement. Proficient in content development, stakeholder engagement, and utilizing communication analytics to drive effective messaging.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In CommunicationsCommunication Campaign ManagementContent DevelopmentAudience AnalysisMicrosoft 365 Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Communication StrategyContent DevelopmentAudience AnalysisEditingProofreadingProject CoordinationCommunication Metrics EvaluationDigital Communication PracticesStakeholder EngagementOrganizational Communications

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationInterpersonal CommunicationIndependent JudgmentDiscretion

Tools & Technologies

Content Management SystemsSocial Media PlatformsEmail Communication ToolsCommunication AnalyticsMicrosoft 365

Industry Keywords

Public RelationsMarketingStorytellingBrand StandardsEmployee Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate, plan, develop, and implement internal and external communications
Analyze communication needs, audiences, and organizational objectives
Recommend effective messaging, channels, and timing
Develop, edit, and coordinate communication materials
Manage assigned communication campaigns and projects from planning through implementation and evaluation
Collaborate with communications leaders, departments, and organizational partners
Gather information and recommend communication solutions
Develop project schedules, content calendars, and implementation plans
Balance priorities, identify risks, and recommend adjustments
Evaluate audience feedback, campaign results, and communication metrics
Provide guidance on communication practices, brand standards, messaging, audience considerations, channel selection, timing, and communication risks
Exercise discretion and independent judgment when evaluating alternatives, prioritizing assignments, addressing communication issues, and handling confidential or sensitive information
Perform assigned duties in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related field, required
Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field
Experience independently developing communication materials, coordinating communication projects, analyzing audience or campaign information, and providing recommendations to stakeholders
Experience supporting communication campaigns, organizational initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and content development
Familiarity with communication planning, content management systems, social media platforms, Microsoft 365, email communication tools, and communication analytics
Interest in organizational communications, employee engagement, storytelling, public relations, and stakeholder relationships
Knowledge of communication strategies, content development, stakeholder engagement, and digital communication practices
Understanding of organizational communications, employee engagement, storytelling, brand standards, audience-focused messaging, and evolving communication practices and technologies
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong editing, proofreading, and content-development skills
Ability to gather, analyze, and synthesize information from multiple sources
Ability to independently plan and coordinate communication projects, evaluate priorities, identify risks, and recommend alternatives
Ability to compare communication options and recommend appropriate channels, formats, timing, and audience approaches
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and familiarity with content management systems, social media platforms, email communication tools, and communication analytics
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment when handling sensitive information
Spanish-language fluency is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work schedule with three days working on-site and two days working remotely from a home office each week
Purposeful, meaningful, and worthwhile work
Opportunity to contribute to a national nonprofit blood and biotherapies organization
Career built on purpose
Company created to care
Team committed to lead