Corporate Communications Specialist

Patterson Companies, Inc.

Building connections for healthier communities.

Patterson Companies and our dedicated teams create healthier communities by building strong partnerships, one person at a time. We connect expertise to inspired ideas, products and services while creating a relevant, memorable difference in the lives of our clients and their customers. As a market leading dental and animal health company, we supply technology, products and equipment, as well as marketing, support and logistics services across North America and the U.K.

Patterson Dental

Patterson Dental provides differentiated products, services and solutions throughout North America – partnering with all oral health professionals, creating an improved patient experience and practice lifestyle.

Patterson Animal Health

Patterson Veterinary and Animal Health International are leading distributors of consumable supplies, equipment and software, diagnostic products, vaccines and pharmaceuticals to both the companion pet and production animal markets in the United States and United Kingdom.

http://www.pattersoncompanies.com

Position Details

Corporate Communications Specialist
Job
Full-time
10/4/2017
Twin Cities Metro
Saint Paul, MN

Overview:

The Corporate Communications Specialist is responsible for helping to develop and drive internal, external and executive communication strategies for Patterson Companies. They support the effort to create and implementing corporate communications that positively describes and promotes the organization and its core values, services and people. This position is a key partner to corporate leadership and other internal customers by advising on communications that connect with people and incorporate the company vision and voice.

Responsibilities:

  • Assists in the development of annual comprehensive corporate communication plans and editorial calendars. 
  • Author press releases, web articles, and other communications. 
  • Support social media activities for company. 
  • Assist in developing and coordinate writing and communications processes for company. 
  • Understand the key trade and business media covering the healthcare market to gain visibility for our brand and optimize our reputation. 
  • Monitor competitors and industry trends. 
  • Maintain relevance by monitoring media and content trends in print and digital channels.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in communications, public relations or journalism. 
  • 3-4 years public relations and/or corporate communications experience. 
  • Proven leadership role in developing executive communications, corporate newsletters, press releases and employee benefits packages. 
  • Must be a strategic, innovative and creative thinker. 
  • Experience identifying and building relationships with key industry trade press. 
  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment and under tight deadlines. 
  • Exceptional verbal and written communications skills. 
  • Demonstrated proficiency in interviewing and reporting. 
  • Accomplished editor and proofreader.

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