Sr. Communication and Marketing Specialist

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of .
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Waukegan, Illinois location in the Business and Technology Services (BTS)/Abbott IT Organization.

As the Senior Communication and Marketing Specialist you’ll have the chance to work with a dynamic team of marketing creatives who support the marketing and communications needs of the Abbott CIO and her team of 14 DVPs. You will deliver critical IT information around tools, technology, trends, talent and employee culture and engagement while collaborating with hundreds of teams across the global IT landscape.

What You’ll Work On

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop creative briefs and strategic marketing proposals for customers, which are used to manage projects and deliver marketing tasks.
• Support the annual IT Marketing & Communication strategy across more than 20 different marketing channels including in-person events.
• Manage multiple customer projects simultaneously keeping in mind the Abbott brand standards, IT Marketing & Communications’ Style Guide, and Channel Strategy.
• Comply with, understand, and support the overall Abbott brand standard guidelines: including visuals/imagery, voice/content/copy writing, and production of all materials.
• Develop and deliver content, including email communications, newsletters, social media content, etc. for 20+ different marketing channels.
• Support all company initiatives as identified by management in support of Abbott and Abbott IT
• Work across multiple departments, building effective relationships across a global organization and engaging customers and leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Master new tasks quickly and coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher required, preferably in Communications, Marketing or Journalism.
• 5+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or related field(s) required.
• Very strong writing and proofreading skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Very strong verbal and written communication skills required, with the ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
• Strong organizational skills required and the attention to detail required, with the ability to manage a large project task list and provide weekly updates on status.
• Understanding of the Microsoft Suite required: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Viva, Copilot and must learn the mass-communication delivery platform used.
• Graphic Design skills are a bonus.

SOFT SKILLS:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Creative thinker who brings ideas forward

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* Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is

$72,700.00 – $145,300.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:IT Business Relationship Management

DIVISION:BTS Business Technology Services

LOCATION:United States > Waukegan : J46

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT:Standard

TRAVEL:No

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf