Company: Government Employees Health Association, Inc. (G.E.H.A)
Job Title: Brand Reputation & Communications Manager
Overview: The Communications Manager reports to the Director – Communications and is responsible for the execution of external and internal communications programs and projects including public relations, digital communications, HR and business unit communications counsel, and promotion of G.E.H.A’s community investment strategy. The Communications Manager is a key role helping to establish processes, standards for execution, and setting the bar for quality content that represents G.E.H.A well to both internal and external audiences. The Communication Manager will work collaboratively with other members of the Communications team as well as team members from other support functions like Marketing and HR. This person should be comfortable working with and providing counsel to C-suite executives on a regular basis.
Responsibilities

• Superior writing, editing and verbal communications skills.
• Track record of proactive idea generation and recommendations.
• Skilled in developing and using contemporary communications tactics, including providing direction for visual storytelling including video, .gifs, images, social media and infographics.
• Develop content for range of materials such as internal communications collateral, white papers or perspectives, web copy, presentations, annual report, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research, evaluation and background development for external communications programs effectiveness. Firm understanding of appropriate success metrics and reporting for PR effectiveness.
• Ability to influence peers and leaders in a matrixed organization, providing counsel on communications best practices, shaping events and programs so they maximize employee engagement.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain focus on strategic impact of communications programs and counsel offered to colleagues and leaders in the organization.
• Prior experience working with and managing vendor/agency resources
• Strong interpersonal skills, including demonstrated confidence, grace under pressure and adaptability in a rapidly changing and evolving workplace.
• Ability to prioritize and manage high-volume of projects while meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards of quality.
• Other duties include providing strategic counsel to executives and business partners, managing communication channels (web, intranet, social media), and other duties as assigned.
• Participate in relevant communications/media events and conferences as assigned.
• Assist with implementation of crisis communications and issues management plans as needed, including management of issue-based position statements as directed by executive management.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field required.
• 8+ years' experience in corporate communication department, PR firm environment, or related field required.
• Preferred experience in healthcare communications environment.
  

Salary Information: $109,440 - $138,448 USD
Application website: https://geha.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/GEHACareers/job/Remote/Brand-Reputation---Communications-Manager_R-005290
How to apply: Online via geha.com
Contact name: Lisa Chism
Contact email: lisa.chism@geha.com
Other Information: G.E.H.A is headquarterd in Lee's Summit, MO. While this is a remote opportunity, at this time G.E.H.A does not hire employees from U.S. territories or the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, California, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, New York, Connecticut, Vermont, Pennsylvania or Maine.