Communications Consultant Senior

Ssmh Open · verified Aug 28, 2026

MO-SSM Health Mission Hill Full-time Senior Communications

Senior Communications role at Ssmh. MO-SSM Health Mission Hill · full-time.

Role brief

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What you'll do

You'll write communications for internal and external audiences
You'll interview internal sources and turn details into media releases and communication sessions
You'll advise staff on positioning and delivering messages to internal and external audiences
You'll coordinate release timing, monitor media activity, and report outcomes
You'll shape strategic messaging with leaders across the ministries

What you bring

You have a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
You bring at least five years of experience

Who this fits

You’ll suit work that connects communications with clinical care, research, education, and innovation while engaging physicians, executives, academic leaders, and community stakeholders. This is a regular, full-time role on the day shift in Missouri. You should be prepared for frequent movement, keyboard work, oral communication, and occasional lifting of heavier objects.

From the employer

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

MO-SSM Health Mission Hill

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Help tell the story of one of the region's leading academic healthcare partnerships. As a Senior Communications Consultant, you'll develop and lead strategic communications that elevate the academic mission of SSM Health, Saint Louis University Hospital, and Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital.

Working closely with physicians, executives, academic leaders, and community stakeholders, you'll craft compelling content, manage high-visibility initiatives, and showcase achievements in clinical care, research, education, and innovation. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned communications professional to make a meaningful impact while helping advance a nationally recognized academic healthcare enterprise.

Job Summary:

Provides consultation 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
Serves as a resource to internal staff on how best to position and deliver internal and external communications
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 leadership across the ministries
Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

EXPERIENCE

Five 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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