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Development Communications Specialist

Job ID 20601 Location Los Angeles, California, United States Job Category Marketing / Communications Date posted 09/17/2026

Job Description

Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence. Cedars-Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We were also awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year. We offer an outstanding benefits package including health care, generous time off and a 403(B). Join us! Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals.

What will you be doing in this role?

The Communications Specialist supports institutional development and community engagement efforts through a variety of writing and editing projects. In collaboration with leadership and other partners, the Communications Specialist plans and implements multi-media communication strategies including: proposal writing, stewardship reporting, campaign writing, copywriting for event invitations and collateral, remarks for key executives and Board members, in addition to general writing assignments for various program purposes/audiences. Contributes content to communication materials for education programs, websites, publications, blog posts, and patient stories. Handles implementation of communication materials for special projects and events. Collaborates cross-functionally with internal and external partners to meet department and organizational objectives:

  • Writes, edits, and publishes content for internal and external customers to support specific programs, projects, and events.
  • Develops communication plans; coordinates the production of communication materials, collaterals, proposals, etc.
  • Develops and maintains strong relationships with cross-functional partners to effectively plan and implement appropriate communications support.
  • Manages projects from development to completion; creates project production schedules and timelines; manages project budgets and invoices, including check requests and invoice payments, as necessary.
  • Helps to maintain a master development communications drop calendar and collateral archive.
  • Submits project tickets, including but not limited to mailing list requests and email inquiries, through a project management system (e.g., Asana).
  • Executes on a variety of projects for development initiatives to support the department's fundraising and campaign goals via various mediums (e.g., print, digital, and web).

Qualifications

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, public health, marketing, public relations, media relations or another relevant major is required.
  • A minimum of 3 years of experience writing, editing, delivering in-depth content, project management or related communications experience required.

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, paid vacation, and a 403(b), we take pride in hiring the best, most passionate employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

Req ID 20601 Working Title Development Communications Specialist Department Adv Dev Campaign Strategy Business Entity Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Job Category Marketing / Communications Job Specialty Communications Overtime Status EXEMPT Primary Shift Day Shift Duration 8 hour Base Pay $82,492.80 - $116,521.60

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We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve Quality Care and Research—For All, By All.

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We offer a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base pay range shown generally applies to the greater Los Angeles area and may vary based on work location. Our range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including knowledge/skills: relevant experience and training, education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. The base pay range does not include any incentive payments that may be applicable to a role. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision (PDF) .

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Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.

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