Manager, Internal Communications

Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, or English or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. 

Experience Requirements

•  3-5 years of experience in employee and/or organizational communication. 
• Knowledge of and ability to develop, produce and distribute news, newsletters and other communications materials targeted at the employees.
• Excellent verbal & interpersonal communication skills.  Ability to present to large and small groups.
• Excellent writing skills; experience writing a wide variety of materials—short news items, emails, web content, brochures, etc.
• Proven management and team building skills; ability to provide direction, assignments, feedback, coaching and counseling to assure outcomes are achieved.
• Ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient use of technical and administrative resources, to achieve project objectives.
• Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative environment.
• Proficient in computer software applications.

 Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communications, Journalism or English preferred.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in employee and/or organizational communication.
• Experience working in marketing or communications in an academic medical center or large hospital/health care system
• Membership in the professional association related to the field of communications.  
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning.
• Knowledge of tools and techniques for developing web-based dissemination of information.