Senior Communications Specialist - Marketing Department

Job Title: Senior Communications Specialist | Marketing Department | Bemidji

City: BEMIDJI

State: Minnesota

Department *: * Marketing-Media &Communication

Job Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Hours Per Shift: 8 hr

JOB SUMMARY

The communication specialist is responsible for planning, developing and implementing internal communication strategies across the enterprise and helps to create informed, engaged, and inspired workforce through the development of effective internal communications. Responsible for the effective delivery of employee communication programs through a wide range of mediums to create impact and engagement. This individual will be the point person and will lead the planning, organization and coordination of internal communication for specific departments and initiatives. Develops internal communications tactics including email, video, and intranet. Authors own stories through Sanford Health News. Assists in the development of corporate communication materials and messages used for external audiences. Ensure that the right messages are going to the right audiences at the right time. Ensures messages are delivered in the appropriate voice and with the appropriate creative presentation, including visual imagery, videos, or graphics. Trains the organization on the use of best methods and templates. Serves as a primary communication resource and expert for assigned areas of responsiblity. Fosters relationships with key stakeholders. Creates simple, clear and effective communication for all levels with Sanford Health. Partners with the creative team in marketing to add visual, video and animation elements to communications where appropriate. Creates and maintains positive working relationships with partners and stakeholders to understand priorities and needs. Conducts final review and approval before communications are released.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for planning, developing and implementing internal communication strategies and helps to create informed, engaged, and inspired workforce through the development of effective internal communications. Responsible for the effective delivery of employee communication programs through a wide range of mediums to create impact and engagement. This individual will be the point person and will lead the planning, organization and coordination of internal communication for specific departments and initiatives. Develops internal communications tactics including email, video, and intranet. Authors stories for Sanford Health News. Assists in the development of corporate communication materials and messages used for external audiences. Ensure that the right messages are going to the right audiences at the right time. Ensures messages are delivered in the appropriate voice and with the appropriate creative presentation, including visual imagery, videos, or graphics. Trains the organization on the use of best methods and templates. Serves as a primary communication resource and expert for assigned areas of responsiblity. Fosters relationships with key stakeholders. Creates simple, clear and effective communication for all levels with Sanford Health. Partners with the creative team in marketing to add visual, video and animation elements to communications where appropriate. Creates and maintains positive working relationships with partners and stakeholders to understand priorities and needs. Conducts final review and approval before communications are released.

DEPARTMENT DETAILS

This position will also help provide local media relations support including writing of press releases, managing media inquiries and interviews. Assist in supporting local marketing related events, campaigns and strategies as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field is required. MBA or Masters degree in communications or related field is preferred. Minimum of three years relevant communication and/or writing experience, preferably in a large and complex corporate setting, is required.

About Sanford Health:

At Sanford Health, we are dedicated to the work of health and healing.
Every day, we show that commitment by delivering the highest quality of care to the communities we serve.
We are leaders in health care and strive to provide patients across the region with convenient access to expert medical care, leading-edge technologies and world-class facilities.
In addition to strong clinical care, we are also committed to research, education and community growth.
We engage in medical research to not only discover innovative ways to provide care, but also cures for common diseases.
We continuously seek new ways to achieve our vision of improving the human condition here in your community,
across the region and around the world.
The entire team at Sanford Health recognizes the value of healthy families and communities.
We continue to gain momentum and expand our reach. Together, we can make a positive difference now, and in the future.
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City: Bemidji

State: Minnesota

Job Function: Sales Marketing and Communications

Job Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days

Req Number: req24222