We are seeking a skilled **Communication Specialist** to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing communication strategies that promote our organization’s goals and enhance our brand image. You will create compelling content, manage internal and external communications, and engage with various stakeholders. **This role will be based out of Southfield, MI corporate office.** Join us with an attractive benefits offering: + Competitive pay + Medical, dental, and vision insurance + 401K with matching funds + Life Insurance + Employee discounts + Tuition Reimbursement + Student Loan Reimbursement **Key Responsibilities:** + **Content Creation:** Develop clear, engaging, and informative content for various platforms, including websites, newsletters, social media, and press releases. + **Strategy Development:** Collaborate with leadership to design and implement effective communication strategies aligned with organizational objectives. + **Media Relations:** Build and maintain relationships with media outlets; and coordinate press releases. + **Internal Communications:** Facilitate effective communication within the organization through newsletters, announcements, and other channels. + **Social Media Management:** Manage and grow the organization’s social media presence; create and curate content that engages followers. + **Event Support:** Assist in planning and promoting internal and external events, ensuring effective communication before, during, and after events. + **Monitoring and Reporting:** Track and analyze communication efforts and provide regular reports on effectiveness and engagement metrics. **Qualifications:** + Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Design, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field. + Proven experience in communication or public relations roles. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Strong organizational and project management abilities. + Proficiency in social media platforms and digital communication tools. + Creative thinking and problem-solving skills. + Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment + Working knowledge of graphic software – Adobe and Canva. **Preferred Skills:** + Familiarity with graphic design and multimedia content creation. + Experience in crisis communication. + Knowledge of SEO and content marketing strategies. Ciena Healthcare We are a national organization of skilled nursing, subacute, rehabilitative, and assisted living providers dedicated to achieving the highest standards of care in five states including Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, North Carolina, and Indiana. We serve our residents with compassion, concern, and excellence, believing that every one of them is a unique person who deserves our best each day that we care for them. Join us, if you have a passion for improving the lives of those around you and working with others who feel the same way. It is the policy of this facility to recruit, hire, train, compensate and in all ways treat all staff members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, military status status, genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.