Internal Communication Manager - Communication & Public Information

Responsibilities:

Job Summary:

The manager of internal communications should exhibit a lively interest in people, events, and action, both as they affect the McLeod Health System internally and externally and impact the overall health care needs of the community. The manager must have the ability to use language persuasively, whether orally or on paper, in an effort to avoid high costs and be effective as a chief communicator of community services, physician services, HR issues, system changes, additions and other newsworthy events or policies that impact the organization. Establish a corporate, system-wide internal communications strategy in conjunction with Vice President of Marketing and Communications, and input of Senior Leadership team.

With IT input and collaboration:

search, support, apply new communication tools or platforms to reach all audiences internally. Ensure organizational initiatives and projects are successfully communicated to employees and stakeholders, including volunteers, donors, physicians and boards when appropriate. Plan, edit and write, or possibly provide lay out for, content in a variety of internal communications mediums, such as a staff intranet, weekly bulletin or Huddle, etc. All content will undergo standard review process. Meeting deadlines for publication is paramount. Draft messages or scripts to support presentations to employees in written or spoken form, (Leadership Development training, orientation, etc.) to provide brand consistency and image with brand templates. Support the PIO messages as directed during Emergencies and support the Vice President of Marketing and Communications through Alpha designation for Incident Command. Receive, triage or respond to feedback from staff and adjust communications content accordingly.

Qualifications:

Experience in a communications team, especially internal communication, for a large organization, is preferred but experience of writing for a variety of different audiences is also desired. Prior management of complex projects and advising senior managers is also looked upon favorably.

Requirements:

Degrees:

Bachelors Degree Relevant experience Experience in a communications team, especially internal communication, for a large organization, is preferred but experience of writing for a variety of different audiences is also desired. Prior management of complex projects and advising senior managers is also looked upon favorably. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer. Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds , including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.