Communications Consultant

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MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City Full-time Mid-level Communications

At a glance

Mid-level Communications role at Ssmh. MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City · full-time.

Pay not stated Communications salary

RoleCommunications

SeniorityMid-level

LocationMO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City

EmploymentFull-time

PostedAug 27, 2026 · 6w ago

Role brief

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What you'll do

Write materials for staff and public audiences, then coordinate their distribution
Interview internal colleagues and use what you learn to prepare media releases and communication sessions
Track media activity and share results on how communications performed
Help shape messaging with the communications team to address needs across the ministries

What you bring

At least three years of relevant experience
A bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent mix of education and experience

Who this fits

This mid-level role suits a communications professional with strong Jefferson City knowledge and community relationships. You’ll work on-site at St. Mary’s in Jefferson City or a listed St. Charles County location, with one or two work-from-home days weekly available after onboarding. Expect day-shift hours, occasional evening event coverage, quarterly meetings in Des Peres, and a holiday emergency on-call rotation.

From the employer

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Are you a seasoned communications professional with strong local insight and influence? The Communications Consultant provides strategic counsel and execution for high-impact internal and external communications, partnering closely with leaders to support exceptional care and community trust. This role is ideal for someone deeply familiar with and well-connected in Jefferson City, bringing a strong understanding of the local landscape, relationships, and community voice to their work. Scheduling & Logistics:

The role is onsite at key ministries St. Mary's in Jefferson City or (SJSC, SJLSL, SJWZ) in St. Charles County.
One to two days per week of work from home will be permitted after onboarding.
Quarterly team meetings will be held at our system office in Des Peres.
Standard work hours are day shift, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Occasional evening coverage may be required for business events.
Participation in a holiday on-call rotation for regional emergencies are required, approximately one holiday per year.

Skills & Matching Criteria:

Strategic communications planning
Writing
Content development
Social media management
Media relations
Visual communications (Canva, some Adobe, Microsoft Suite)
Understanding of KPIs and reporting communications outcomes
Presentation skills
Workflow management (managing timelines, stakeholders, approvals, deadlines)
Event communications planning
Emotional intelligence
Relationship building
Listening and asking appropriate questions
Adaptability and calm under pressure
Collaboration and tact
Clear, confident verbal communication
Creative problem solving

Job Summary:

Provides support regarding the design, communication, and implementation of communication and media plans.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develops and authors communication materials for internal and external distribution
Interviews internal resources, collects relevant information and develops material for media releases and communication sessions
Schedules and follows up on the timely release of communications and media information
Tracks results of media related activity and reports success
Assists in the development of strategic communication messaging by working with communication team to support communications needs across the ministries
Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

EXPERIENCE

Three years’ experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

None

Department:

8784060033 Marketing and Communications Staff

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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