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Working at Abbott

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 a 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 Willis Tower or Abbott Park, IL location in the PA Public Affairs division.

The Content Creator/Writer is responsible for creating and curating high-quality editorial content for Abbott’s owned corporate channels — such as Abbott.com, socials and CRM (Abbott EDGE newsletters). As a critical team member, you will create relevant and engaging stories that demonstrate how the company is a health technology leader. You will help execute the team’s multi-channel communications strategy, identify storytelling opportunities based on developing trends, and optimize existing Abbott content to make it relevant for the current moment. The Content Creator/Writer works closely with the Senior Manager for content as well as the social, video and digital experts on the team and Global Marketing and External Affairs functional teams, business public affairs, external agencies, marketing and other functional groups to identify holistic storylines that show and tell the fullness of Abbott across the range of its offerings and geographies. You must be able to think strategically and quickly to provide creative ideas and share them with a broad range of internal and external contacts across the organization and help execute from concept to completion. All of this for one simple goal: breakthrough communications.

What You’ll Work On

• Help Abbott enhance brand awareness of the company and its products while protecting the company’s reputation.
• Create stories for abbott.com and social channels, including identifying topics, interviewing experts and key opinion leaders, writing to Abbott and AP style guidelines with accuracy and precision, creating or producing photography and video or other assets, and working with publishers to post in a timely manner.
• Optimize content for SEO and social channels to support story visibility.
• Identify ongoing updates to Abbott.com site fronts and landing pages as well as brand-appropriate visual imagery. Work with Digital team and content publishers to identify improvements and ongoing updates to Abbott.com and enhance the user experience across digital channels.
• Produce content, both written and visual, in a timely manner
• Support monthly Abbott EDGE newsletters.
• Offer unique and creative thinking and ideas regularly. Help to ideate on projects and programs across the Content Team and Abbott.
• Assist the department head in managing and shaping department policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper adherence to all financial and administrative policies.
• Ensure programs fall within budget parameters and all paperwork is completed in an appropriate manner (invoice logging, purchase orders, statements of work, etc.).

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.Sc.) in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing or related field.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in the development and execution of content, writing, social media or public relations
• Superb storytelling qualities
• Understanding of effective writing, basic proofreading and AP style
• Passion for communications, digital trends and social media
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly collaborative and team player
• User of social media and ability to turn insights into action
• Strong time management, organizational skills and attention to detail

* 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 $57,300.00 – $114,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

Join our rapidly expanding Commercial Banking Integrated Media Team. If you’re an independent, solution-oriented team member with a keen eye for detail and a passion for process, this role is for you. Thrive in a fast-paced environment, stay updated with the ever-changing social media landscape, and bring your leadership skills to our dynamic team. As a Senior Social Media Manager within Commercial Banking, you will be a key leader within the team. You will work closely with department leadership on the development of strategies and tactics for appropriate media plans designed to meet marketing objectives while also identifying opportunities to test new opportunities and engage new vendors or agency partners. You will be responsible for all social media campaigns from concept to completion with the expectation of delivering effective results. You will manage a team of Social Media Marketing Associates.   Job responsibilities Lead, develop and execute comprehensive social campaigns to support all Commercial Banking and Global Corporate Banking initiatives Work closely with the integrated media leads from briefing, planning, execution through to campaign reporting and run paid and organic campaigns on LinkedIn  Develop thoughtful tactical recommendations, bringing innovative ideas to the table for all campaign objectives Work with marketing team and social media partners (LinkedIn) as well as other social teams within JPMorgan Chase Collaborate with all stakeholders within the marketing and communications to determine campaign goals and set target key performance indicators to provide strategy, advice and effective solutions to launch social media campaigns Partner with creative teams to ensure creative aligns with content strategy and develop distribution plans for maximum impact Manage internal and external vendors in the development and execution of paid social campaigns Contribute ideas and solutions for digital, social, web, video, photo, story, gif creative and more Collaborate with key partners across controls, legal and compliance to protect the firm and employees by adhering to regulatory and line of business requirements Assist with competitor research and other projects as needed Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Bachelor’s degree in a related field  8 + years in a digital media role in B2B for large companies with multiple brands and/or lines of business  Experience in managing high-functioning teams  Knowledge of working within LinkedIn and its capabilities tools Experience managing social media marketing programs Experience in buying and managing paid social media marketing campaigns Ability to influence, use sound judgment, make informed decisions/recommendations and earn trust from multiple stakeholders Strong project management skills with strong time management, organizational, planning and follow-up skills Critical thinker and team player with a positive, can-do attitude; must be comfortable with continuously changing opportunities and priorities Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint, as well as social media analytics (understanding measurement, benchmarks, campaign reporting) Enthusiastic team player who is able to work closely with senior stakeholders across several departments including: banking, research, compliance, legal, technology, communications, marketing, and risk Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills Knowledge of LinkedIn Sales Navigator  Social media community management 

Seeking Blackhawk Super Fans with Unique Style for Exciting Shoot

Job Description: Are you a die-hard Chicago Blackhawks fan with a bold and unique look? We’re on the hunt for the ultimate super fans to participate in an exciting sports-themed shoot. If you have a distinctive style—whether it’s a mullet, faux hawk, or eye-catching sports tattoos—and you’re the type who knows how to pump up a crowd, we want to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities:

• Showcase your enthusiastic fan spirit during the shoot, representing the energy and passion of a true Blackhawks supporter.
• Display your unique style, whether it’s a standout hairstyle, tattoos, or your overall fan vibes.
• Follow the direction of the production team to ensure a fun and dynamic atmosphere on set.
• Be prepared to engage in high-energy activities that capture the essence of being a super fan.

Requirements:

• Must be a resident of Chicago or surrounding areas.
• Strong enthusiasm for the Chicago Blackhawks is a must.
• Unique appearance that includes distinctive hairstyles (mullet, faux hawk, etc.) or visible sports-related tattoos.
• Comfortable being on camera and participating in a lively, energetic shoot.
• Must be available for a full-day commitment.

Compensation:

• $300 for the shoot.
• Opportunity to be part of a fun and high-energy sports-related production.
• Great exposure and a chance to showcase your super fan pride!