Sr. Communications Specialist - Operations

Henry Ford + MSU Sr. Communications Specialist- Full Time- Day Shift Henry Ford Health and Michigan State University (MSU) have joined forces as Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences (Henry Ford + MSU) in a strategic, enduring partnership to create an integrated academic health enterprise anchored in Detroit with a reach across the state of Michigan and beyond. Established in 2021, the partnership accelerates discovery and innovation across the spectrum of biomedical and population health research, while training the next generation of healthcare providers and scientists. GENERAL SUMMARY: The Henry Ford Health + MSU Senior Communications Specialist is responsible for providing creative and innovative public relations, communications and storytelling strategies for Henry Ford + MSU operations. Committed to growth; building strong, trusted relationships and guiding internal communications, the senior specialist will develop and implement comprehensive supporting communication plans supporting strategic priority areas - highlighting research innovations and clinical advancements, and mission and community-based storytelling. An empowered project manager, subject matter expert, and passionate storyteller, the senior specialist will lead and advance strategic communications efforts across all audiences, working closely with communications, marketing and other team members and leaders to coordinate and align efforts. This position reports to the Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications. This position can perform duties in a hybrid work setting, with a blended schedule of in-office and remote work as determined by the supervisor.The primary office location is Henry Ford Health, Detroit but requires occasional travel to MSU, East Lansing, which will be considered the work location for that day and is not reimbursable mileage. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Minimum of bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in Public Relations, Communications or a related field. A minimum of five (5) years' experience in public relations, communications, or a related field, with increasing responsibility. Experience working in a medical research or academic medical center environment, preferred. Exceptional oral, written and digital communication skills. Excellent people skills - works extremely well with a broad cross-section of leaders. Must be a critical thinker, able to distill and communication complex medical and other concepts across broad audiences. Must be guided by a passion for storytelling, natural curiosity and a collaborative client partner orientation. Able to manage multiple projects, accounts and complex issues with an orientation to strategic focus, innovation, creativity and attention to detail and accuracy. Knowledge of academic research enterprise concepts including basic science research, clinical trials, grant funding, and NCI/NCI-designated programs This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above. Overview Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers . The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity / Affinity Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Henry Ford Health System