MANAGER, EXECUTIVE & INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS

Shift:Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., evenings/weekends as needed
Department: Public Relations
Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $90,251.20 - $147,284.80 per year, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a strategic and highly skilled Manager of Executive and Internal Communications to lead our communications efforts and align messaging with our mission, vision, and organizational culture. The ideal candidate is a creative and influential communicator who thrives on building relationships and working collaboratively across teams to elevate both executive leadership and internal communications. You should have a strong ability to craft compelling messages and content that resonate with a various set of internal and external audiences. We're seeking someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of driving engagement with a highly motivated workforce. With an innovative mindset, you will be key to enhancing our brand, refining leadership communications, and developing initiatives that inspire and inform. Join us at MU Health Care and help shape the future of healthcare communications!

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to multiple hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

* Direct executive leadership communications to include speeches, presentations, panel discussions, interviews, op-eds, talking points, correspondence, written internal communications, videos, podcasts and other tactics. Align messaging to strategic priorities and corporate marketing and communications priorities. Recommend strategies to proactively enhance relations with internal and external stakeholders and elevate the brand.

* Vet and recommend engagement opportunities in collaboration with business and community partners. Develop objectives and key messages and prepare executive leadership for internal and external meetings and events with various audiences, including the media, public, elected officials, key stakeholders and internal groups.

* Consult and collaborate with executives to develop compelling thought leadership content and to refine and enhance their messaging, storytelling, interview and presentation capabilities, ensuring alignment with MU Health's strategic objectives, brand, and values.

* Develop and execute a comprehensive and integrated internal communications and engagement strategy in alignment with the health system's strategic, operational and workforce priorities.

* Collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organization to ensure that internal communication is aligned with business objectives and supports the company's culture and values. Ensure all internal communications convey proper content and image of the organization and maintain consistent messaging, tone of voice and visual identity.

* Collaborate with Marketing and Human Resources to create and implement an employee value proposition and employer brand culture strategy focusing on retention. Position MU Health as the employer of choice and develop initiatives and communications that inspire a highly engaged workforce.

* Manage and create engaging content for the internal communications channels - intranet/mobile app, email updates, newsletters, employee forums, appreciation events and change management initiatives. Determine which platforms to use, establish channels for project teams, and facilitate communication of important developments and project updates between departments.

* Regularly evaluate the efficiency and efficacy of the communication channels and tools used, making continuous improvements. Contribute to the development of new communication initiatives and tools and recommend development and maintenance of existing channels to deliver organizational messaging. Oversee the ongoing renewal and update of the MU Health Care Care and School of Medicine corporate websites (intranets), newsletters, and other internal communications vehicles for the health system.

* Manage the planning and delivery of both virtual and in-person employee forums, town halls and regional events.

* Establish metrics associated with executive and internal communications objectives, using data and trends to make informed decisions and recommendations. Presents performance results, including routine and special reports, to a broad base of selected stakeholders.

* Monitor executive and internal communications initiatives to ensure success and continuously refine and optimize strategies.

* Manage the development, coordination, and maintenance of daily staffing schedules to ensure the appropriate level of coverage and continuity of care.

* Monitor and oversee time and attendance in alignment with MU Health Care policies and practices, ensuring accuracy of records and timely approval for payroll purposes.

* May complete unit/department specific duties as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's degree in marketing, public relations, communications, or related field.

* Five (5) years of experience in public relations and corporate communications.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Master's degree in marketing, public relations, communications, or related field.

* Experience in healthcare, hospitality or service sectors.

* Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.