Communications Specialist

Job Description:

Essential Functions

• Plans, researches, writes, edits, proofreads, produces, and distributes various communications (e.g., print, digital) for both internal and external audiences. Achieves desired results on time and under budget.  
• Evaluates and measures communications, keeps pace with technology, uses creativity, and maintains technical accuracy to ensure quality and effectiveness of deliverables and messages. 
• Works with key stakeholders and team leaders to execute strategic planning activities for the department and for individual projects.  
• Serves as an important contributor to assigned team or sub-function and utilizes competencies in multiple areas (e.g., building trust, communicating, contributing to team success, decision making, managing work). 
• Partners with internal stakeholders and external vendors, when appropriate, to support areas of responsibility and priority projects. 

Skills

• Communication
• Project Management
• Social Media
• Writing
• Strategic Communication
• Communication Analytics
• Communication Metrics
• Content Creation

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in communications, media relations, journalism, public relations or related field. 
• Demonstrates exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates familiarity with communication metrics and analytics tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, English, business or a related college major involving communications skills and critical thinking. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified.
• Two (2) years of experience in communications, media relations, journalism, public relations or related field.
• Experience in Healthcare communications

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for the employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors require the employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.

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The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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