Senior Manager, External Communications
At a glance
Senior Communications role at Ah. AH TRICKEL BUILDING · full-time · $97,219–$180,835 base.
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What you'll do
- Set communications direction across a market or division to raise the profile of the organization, its clinicians and its leaders
- Guide media work and digital storytelling for local and national audiences, team members, patients and external stakeholders
- Lead proactive and responsive media relations, then plan events and interviews that create coverage opportunities
- Advise executives on issues and messaging, and coach them, physicians and team members for media and public speaking
- Use audience research to refine stories across traditional, social, digital and internal channels
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations or another related field
- At least six years in corporate communications, media relations, journalism or a comparable combination of experience
- Experience leading communications teams in large organizations and managing external events with substantial media attention
- Strong newsroom knowledge, sound media-risk judgment and the ability to build respectful relationships with local and national outlets
- Excellent writing, editing and speaking skills, plus AP Style proficiency
Who this fits
This senior role suits an experienced communications leader who can guide a high-volume, news-driven team and work across a matrixed organization. The position is hybrid in Maitland, Florida, and is listed as full time with a daytime shift.
From the employer
Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off from Day One
403-B Retirement Plan
4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
Career Development
Whole Person Well-being Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Pet Benefits
Schedule:
Full timeShift:
Day (United States of America)Address:
900 WINDERLEY PLCity:
MAITLANDState:
FloridaPostal Code:
32751Job Description:
Develops a market or division-wide communications strategy to position the organization, its clinicians, and leaders as national leaders in health care. Provides creative direction for communications targeting local and national media, team members, external stakeholders, patients, and consumers. Leads the team in managing proactive and reactive media relations and digital storytelling opportunities. Plans and executes media events and interviews. Counsels executives on issues management and supports the development of messaging and planning. Maximizes storytelling opportunities across traditional media, social media, new media, and internal communications. Enhances relationships with key internal stakeholders to support business and inter-departmental goals. Maintains strong relationships with local and national media and serves as a spokesperson. Analyzes audience research and adjusts communications tactics accordingly. Other duties as assigned.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Deep understanding of the traditional and social media landscapes, and trends in capturing audiences via new media [Required]
• Demonstrated ability to maintain respectful relationships with local and national media [Required]
• A deep understanding of newsroom (TV, print, online, radio) operations [Required]
• Proven ability to manage risk in the media [Required]
• Ability to provide media and public speaking coaching to executives, physicians and team members [Required]
• Excellent leadership skills [Required]
• Superb writing, copy editing and public speaking skills [Required]
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills [Required]
• Ability to work in a matrix-management environment to achieve organizational goals [Required]
• Stellar organizational skills with proven success in leading a high-volume, news-driven communications team [Required]
• Effective computer skills, particularly Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel [Required]
• Innovative and creative thinker able to multitask in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines [Required]
• Proficient in AP Style [Required]
• Understanding of digital news or brand journalism strategy to include SEO [Preferred]
• Proficiency with editing software/apps [Preferred]
Education:
• Bachelor's [Required]
Field of Study:
• in journalism, communications, public relations or related field
Work Experience:
• 6+ experience [Required]
• 6+ of experience in corporate communications, media/public relations, journalism or equivalent combination of experience [Required]
• Experience in an integrated communications department that includes collaboration with internal communications, external communications, marketing and digital [Preferred]
• Experience in communication-related department within a health care organization [Preferred]
• Experience planning and overseeing external events with a strong media presence [Required]
• Experience with Public Affairs or Government Relations communications [Preferred]
• Proven track record leading communications teams in large organizations [Required]
Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/23km2677
Pay Range:
$97,219.20 - $180,835.20Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)
Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.
Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.