Responsibilities

• Assistwiththedevelopment ofmeasurable proactive and reactive external communicationstacticsand execute the tacticsin collaboration withtherest of the external communicationsteam.
• Supportreputation andexternal communications leadershipinrecommendingand executingtacticsthatidentifyand cultivate meaningful recognition opportunities that will reaffirm Advocate Health’s leadership role in areas of differentiation within the health industry, driving the influence of Advocate Health as a key national voice in the industry.
• Collaborate withreputation andexternal communications leadershiptocreate communications plans, oftenas part of integrated marketing campaigns, that support organization and business goals but also protect and enhance the reputation ofthe AdvocateHealth and related brands.
• Track and provide recommendations to leadership around emerging trends, potential industryissuesand/or brand reputation risks, developing reactive action plans and responses as needed.
• Identify,draftand executecontent creationtacticsas part of approved communications plan, including but not limited to, consumer communications,newsreleases, pitches, blogs, opinion editorials, talking points, annual reports, thought leadership articles,etc.
• Under the direction ofreputation andexternal communications leadership,identifyand cultivatecritical relationships with trade reporters, key local, regional, national mediaoutletsand influencers tofacilitaterelationship building resulting in positive earned media coverage.
• In collaboration withreputation andexternal communications leadership,monitorand provideexecutivesummaries and reportsof media related to customers,competitorsand the industry.
• Supportreputationandexternal communications team with priority projects, communications plans and tactics as needed based on need within the department.
• In collaboration withreputation andexternal communications leadership, work cross-functionally to craft communications plans that influence the thinking and behavior of key audiences and thoughtfully promote Advocate Health and its family of brands.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, advertising or other business-related field, or bachelor’s degree combined with relevant experience.
• 3+years of experience in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or other business-relatedfield, including experiencerecommendingand executing comprehensive communications strategies.
• Abilityto develop communications and public relations strategiesand effectively communicate recommendations toexternal communications leadership, under the guidance of external communications leadership
• A flair for creating persuasive content and communicating effectively (and differently) depending on the medium.
• Proactive, independent and takes initiative with consistent follow through.Results oriented.
• Superior time management skills, withcapabilityof working with and meeting deadlines.Ability to handle tasks and complete work accurately and within a shorttimeframe.
• Ability to think critically,seekunderstanding ofcomplex concepts,work tosynthesize information,andcreate clarity to support sound decision-making.
• Strategicthinkerwithaability to work in a team environmentoninitiativesthatdrive business results.
• Thrivesin a fast-paced environment, having a change mindset and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• Stronginterpersonalcommunicationsskills With The Ability Tocollaborate Effectively Withothers.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, andShort- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program