Responsibilities

• Plans, develops and supports internal and external communications and marketing strategies.
• Communicates with internal customers, department caregivers and contractors to coordinate the planning, development, production and evaluation of targeted communications plans, materials, campaigns, electronic media and media relations.
• Works collaboratively with communications caregivers and internal customers. Supports the development and implementation of effective internal communications throughout PeaceHealth. Monitors effectiveness of communications; makes adjustments as needed, coordinates use of distribution lists, and coordinates message distribution. Assures that internal communications and messages are well integrated into overarching communications plans.
• Sugges ts and prepares news releases, story ideas and pitches; fact sheets; op-eds, and other materials to assure that PeaceHealth messages are consistently presented in earned and social media. Develops positive relationships with key reporters. Responds to inquiries. Supports Networks’ local media relations needs with systemwide implications.
• Creates communications plans for significant announcements or developments to include goals of communication, key audiences/stakeholders, messages, timing, approvals needed and other essential elements. Implement the plan as indicated.
• Supports significant special projects as assigned by department leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Required: English Or
• Bachelor's Degree Required: Communications Or
• Bachelor's Degree Required: Public Relations Or
• Bachelor's Degree Required: Journalism Or
• Bachelor's Degree Required: Marketing or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years Required: Experience required in a public relations or marketing communications setting and
• Preferred: Experience pitching news stories or working with members of the media and
• Preferred: Experience in a health care setting and
• Required: Experienced with web communications, social media strategy and planning, engagement and integration and
• Preferred: Crisis communications experience

Preferred

• Experience pitching news stories or working with members of the media
• Experience in a health care setting
• Crisis communications experience
• Familiarity with desktop publishing software, such as Adobe Photoshop, Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier, Adobe InDesign.

Benefits

• PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers. The benefits included in positions less than 0.5 FTE are 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions; wellness benefits, discount program, and expanded EAP and mental health program.