Communications Specialist III

Denverhealth Open · verified Aug 19, 2026

Administrative Offices Full-time Mid-level Communications

Mid-level Communications role at Denverhealth. Administrative Offices · full-time · $81,600–$126,500 base.

SalaryStated by Denverhealth

$81,600 – $126,500

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You’ll build and carry out communication plans tied to Denver Health’s strategic priorities
You’ll create audience-specific content for internal and external channels, including social, executive and marketing materials
You’ll manage editorial calendars, produce Journeys and monitor its distribution and engagement data
You’ll edit, proofread and quality-check communications, including daily intranet updates
You’ll support media work, social posts, patient messaging, executive communications and issue response

What you bring

You bring a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism or a related field
You have four to six years of relevant experience with extensive writing
You demonstrate strong writing, AP style mastery, and video shooting and editing skills
You can work independently with limited oversight while collaborating and mentoring on an integrated team
You’re familiar with SharePoint, Drugal, Mailchimp and Meltwater

Who this fits

This role suits a seasoned communications professional who can manage complex work with minimal review across internal, external, patient, executive and media communications. The position is listed for Denver Health’s Administrative Offices in the United States, with a day shift and regular employment. You’ll join an on-call schedule and attend events as an external representative.

From the employer

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Communications Specialist III to join our team!

We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey.

Our Values

Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency

Department

Public Affairs - Marketing

Job Summary

The Specialist III, Communications role requires the skill of a seasoned professional who needs minimal review of work. The role is responsible for developing and executing advanced communication strategies that support Denver Health's mission, brand and strategic objectives. This role manages complex projects, creates high-impact content for both internal and external audiences and ensures consistent messaging across various channels. The Communications Specialist works closely with key stakeholders across the organization to support initiatives related to internal and external communications, executive communications, patient communications, marketing, media relations, crisis communications, and employee engagement.

Essential Functions:

Strategic Content Development:
Develops and executes comprehensive communication plans that align with Denver Health’s strategic priorities.
Creates high-quality, audience-specific content for a variety of platforms, including internal communications, social media, press releases, executive messaging and marketing campaigns.
(30%)
Editorial Oversight & Copyediting:
Leads editorial planning and content calendar development, ensuring a cohesive approach to storytelling across all channels.
Produces monthly external newsletter Journeys and manages external distribution list. Also monitors data on open rates, click rates and general growth of this external product.
(30%)
Serves as the final set of eyes on all internal and external collateral, ensuring accuracy, clarity, consistency and adherence to brand and AP style guidelines.
Provides copyediting, proofreading and quality control for marketing and communication materials.
Serves as key contributor to intranet news site (The Pulse) with daily updates to content, and copyediting responsibilities.
(15%)
Supports Media Relations:
Assists with media inquiries, drafts press materials and assists with proactive media pitches to enhance Denver Health’s public profile through earned media.
Provides media support during events, announcements, or issues management situations including drafting or copyediting key messages and talking points.
Participates in on-call schedule
(5%)
Contributes to social media when necessary including content creation and posting (5%)
Patient and Executive Commnications
Explores new ways to connect with patients and undertakes strategies and tactics for patient communication. Helps with executive communications when needed (10%)
Attends events and represents Denver Health externally (5%)

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Communications, Journalism or related field required.

Work Experience:

4-6 years related work experience with extensive writing required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Strong written word
Mastery of AP style
Skilled in video shooting and editing
Self-starter and independent thinker who works with limited supervision and guidance
Excellent communication skills
Excellence customer service
Service-oriented working style, excellent organizational abilities, and strong interpersonal skills are required.
Good judgment/ ability to work cooperatively and in a mentoring role in an integrated team environment.
Familiarity with content management systems like Sharepoint and Drugal; as well as comms platforms like Mailchimp and Meltwater

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$81,600.00 - $126,500.00 / yr

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.

Here is a small list of our benefit programs:

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

About Denver Health

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.