Communications Strategist

: Overview: Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. The Communications Strategist supports the day-to-day functions of network communications and initiatives at Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH). Through storytelling and content development, develop and implement communications campaigns to promote network initiatives and functions to increase engagement and awareness of strategic initiatives. Ensures the integration of messages throughout the organization through the proper distribution and timing of all network announcements, recognitions, newsletters, and other communications. Ensures that all communications are aligned with the network's brand and are presented with an audience-appropriate tone and language. This position will offer a hybrid schedule. The ideal candidate will have corporate communication experience with the ability to work cross functionally across all levels of the organization. Prior experience with creating stories for internal audiences, communicating change management initiatives, and developing other communication surrounding complex business matters is also preferred. Responsibilities: A day in the life of a Communications Strategist at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Supports day-to-day communications and content development functions to support the strategic initiatives of HMH.
• Ensure the integration of messages throughout the organization through the proper distribution of all network announcements, recognitions, newsletters, and other communications.
• Ensures that all communications are aligned with the network's brand and are presented with audience-appropriate tone and language in a way that promotes a Great Place to Work culture.
• Develop and implement communications campaigns to promote network initiatives and functions.
• Develop relationships with subject matter experts and internal stakeholders and engage in meaningful interviews and dialogue to build trust.
• Craft effective, creative, engaging copy with powerful headlines and strong calls to action.
• Collect data on the performance of specific communications or campaigns. Develop analytics and metrics to track the effectiveness of communications to make the process more effective and efficient.
• Copy edit, proofread, and revise communications.
• Work closely with the marketing, public relations, internal communications, and digital teams.
• Develop and maintain an editorial calendar and oversee all efforts to publicize special activities, services, and events
• Supports the Director and Vice President of Communications with ad hoc projects as needed.
• Act as the communications lead for HMH Population Health department and initiatives, crafting communication materials including press releases, social media content, patient education materials, and marketing collateral.
• Creates and edits content for HMH, intranet, and physician websites.
• Supports and develops physician communication messages and strategies that align with network initiatives and drive physician engagement.
• Supports network and clinical leadership with internal/external communications regarding communicable diseases.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications: Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English, or other related area of specialty.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven writing/editing experience. Must provide samples of various forms and styles of copy.
• Expertise and a passion for the discipline of communications.
• Strong grammar and writing skills are non-negotiable given that excellent verbal and written communication skills are core to the position.
• Strong copy editing skills; must display a high attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate a wide degree of creativity, innovation, and flexibility.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet multiple deadlines.
• Comfortable in a high-growth environment with shifting priorities.
• A positive and proactive attitude; Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism in a corporate environment.
• Balance a sense of urgency with a calm and confident demeanor.
• Ability to interface effectively with a variety of people to establish productive, ongoing relationships.
• Results-oriented.
• Strong interest in finding creative solutions for ordinary problems.
• Strong time-management, organization, and coordination skills.
• Requires a motivated and resourceful professional capable of independent function in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with copyright laws.
• Familiarity with content management systems (i.e. WordPress, HTML coding, etc.) and the practice of monitoring internal communication/social channels.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and/or Microsoft Office platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred :

• Master's degree in Communications, Business, and/or Public Health.
• Experience in a large (>3,000 employee) business, and/or one that is composed of multiple locations.
• Experience in healthcare.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!