Communications Specialist

NaphCare has an excellent opportunity for a Communications Specialist to join our Marketing & Communications team at our corporate office in Birmingham, Alabama.

The Communications Specialist plays a key role in executing NaphCare’s internal and external communications strategy. This role is responsible for developing compelling content, managing multi-channel communication efforts, and supporting organizational initiatives through clear and engaging messaging. The position partners across departments to ensure communications are timely and aligned.

Content Creation and Storytelling

• Develop clear, engaging, and mission-aligned content for internal and external audiences, including newsletters, announcements, blogs, campaigns, and leadership messaging.
• Identify and elevate stories that highlight team member achievements, patient care impact, and organizational values.
• Conduct interviews and gather insights from team members to support authentic storytelling.
• Adapt messaging across audiences from clinical teams to corporate staff ensuring clarity and relevance while maintaining consistency in voice, tone, and messaging standards.

Multi-Channel Communication Execution

• Design and deploy communications across multiple channels, including email, intranet, text messaging, and digital platforms based on audience segmentation, urgency, and organizational priorities. 
• Manage and update internal communication platforms (e.g., intranet, SharePoint), ensuring content is current and accessible.
• Develop content for Slack, digital signage, breakroom postings, and other frontline communication tools.
• Support production and distribution of recurring communications, including internal newsletters.

Photography, Video, and Audio Production

• Capture and produce visual content across facilities, events, and team environments to support internal communications.
• Plan, shoot, and edit short-form video content for multiple channels.
• Produce and manage internal podcast content, including planning, interviewing, editing, and publishing.
• Maintain a structured library of visual and audio assets aligned with brand standards.
• Repurpose multimedia content into short clips, written summaries, and cross-channel formats to maximize reach.

Communication Project Management

• Serve as a central coordination point for communication initiatives across departments.
• Manage incoming communication requests, prioritization, and scheduling to ensure timely execution.
• Maintain communication tracking systems and editorial calendars, ensuring visibility into active and upcoming projects.
• Track project milestones, approvals, and revisions, escalating risks or delays as needed.
• Monitor and report on communication performance metrics (e.g., engagement, reach, open rates) to inform strategy.

• Bachelor’s Degree required in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or a related field
• 1 to 3 years of communications experience, preferably in healthcare and/or with a government contractor
• Strong background in writing and digital content development
• Strong storyteller with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging conten
• Experience in design, creating simple visuals and graphics
• Insights-driven problem-solving skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Canva, and Adobe applications
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Highly motivated and willingness to collaborate with a team
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Proactive, innovative and passionate

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US, and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time! In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we have opportunities for new graduates and experienced medical professionals, promote educational growth, and strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, and I’ll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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