Summary
Description
Summary:
Develops, implements, and manages communications plans and projects for the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Plans, manages, and coordinates communications initiatives, including publications and multimedia projects, that target specific messages and/or audiences.
- Develops and updates corporate communication materials, fact sheets, internal electronic and printed media, and crisis communications.
- Collaborates with a variety of teams to develop relevant, engaging, and effective strategies and content for communications projects. Serves as a consultant on creating, positioning, and delivering internal and external communications.
- Manages the production of communications materials by internal and external sources. Develops budgets and provides fiscal oversight for projects.
- Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.
Desired job skills for Communications Specialist:
- Executive Communication: Ability to build rapport with executives and provide strategic communication advice. Must be able to write letters, newsletters and other long form copy in the voice of various senior leaders. Journalism experience preferred.
- Internal Communication: Expertise in advising on and managing communications across a large internal staff.
- Relationship Building: Proven ability to develop and maintain a network of relationships across various health care disciplines.
- Concise Writing: Strong writing skills with the ability to create clear, concise, and easily-understandable copy, including news, feature articles and emergency communication.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically about communication needs and develop appropriate messaging.
- Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with diverse groups and individuals.
- Project Management: Strong project management skills to handle multiple communication projects simultaneously.
- Crisis Communication: Experience in managing communication during crises or sensitive situations.
- Digital Communication: Proficiency in using digital communication tools and platforms to elevate the message to the correct audiences.
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze communication effectiveness and make data-driven improvements.
Requirements:
- Minimum Required Education: Bachelor's degree in related field.
- Required Licensure/Certification: None Required.
- Minimum Experience: None Required.
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UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee’s contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years’ employment.
UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:
- Full medical, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement plans to include 403(b) matching
- Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
- Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
- Wellness benefits
- Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
- Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year
Loan Repayment:
- UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
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