Responsibilities

• Help plan, manage and execute internal and external Hospital and System communications.
• Research, interview, write, edit, produce and plan distribution of System information, including employee and physician communications.
• Develop and implement hospital or System communication plans and vehicles as needed, for departmental, Hospital and System programs, services and events.
• Manage brochures, pamphlets, newsletters, patient education materials, etc for both internal and external audiences.
• Ensure that communication strategies and messages are culturally competent and sensitive to the needs of specific audiences, and will adapt content for a variety of formats and media, including print, web and social media.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of freelance writers, graphic designers and photographers, event planners, and printers and other vendors to oversee the creation, design and production of Hospital and System printed materials.
• Assist with photography needs, arranging or taking photos as needed and supporting photo filing and storage.
• Support Hospital and System senior administrators with research, writing articles, presentations and event planning, as needed.
• Provide writing and editing support
• Identify editorial content and coordinate efforts of field reporters at other System facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, English, Public Relations, Mass Communications, Marketing or related field required.
• Minimum six (5) to eight (8) years of progressive experience in journalism, marketing communications, corporate communications or public relations, preferably in health care related fields. The candidate should have experience with both internal and external communications, including writing, editing, print production, publishing and media relations, as well as ability to work with and manage budgets and deadlines. Also needs experience with project management; developing communication plans and organizing and publicizing events.
• Exceptional research, writing and editing and communications skills, including interpersonal communication, organizational ability, working knowledge of print and electronic media, proficiency in print production and high-level computer and Internet skills.