Senior Communications Specialist

Sanford Health

Fargo, ND

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$27.50–$44 Per Hour
SKILLS
Animation, Business Administration, Click Through Rate (CTR), Communication Skills, Corporate Communications, Graphics, Healthcare, Intranet, Journalism, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Needs Assessment, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Fargo, ND
POSTED
30+ days ago

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Facility: Sanford Med Ctr Fargo Location: Fargo, ND Address: 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts Job Schedule: Full time Weekly Hours: 40.00 Salary Range: $27.50 - $44.00

Job Summary

The communication specialist is responsible for planning, developing and implementing internal communication strategies across the enterprise and helps to create informed, engaged, and inspired workforce through the development of effective internal communications. Responsible for the effective delivery of employee communication programs through a wide range of mediums to create impact and engagement. This individual will be the point person and will lead the planning, organization and coordination of internal communication for specific departments and initiatives. Develops internal communications tactics including email, video, and intranet. Authors own stories through Sanford Health News. Assists in the development of corporate communication materials and messages used for external audiences. Ensure that the right messages are going to the right audiences at the right time. Ensures messages are delivered in the appropriate voice and with the appropriate creative presentation, including visual imagery, videos, or graphics. Trains the organization on the use of best methods and templates. Serves as a primary communication resource and expert for assigned areas of responsibility. Fosters relationships with key stakeholders. Creates simple, clear and effective communication for all levels with Sanford Health. Partners with the creative team in marketing to add visual, video and animation elements to communications where appropriate. Creates and maintains positive working relationships with partners and stakeholders to understand priorities and needs. Conducts final review and approval before communications are released.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field is required. Master"s in Business Administration (MBA) or Master's degree in communications or related field is preferred.

Minimum of three years relevant communication and/or writing experience, preferably in a large and complex corporate setting, is required.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0257523 Job Function: Marketing and Communications Featured: No

About the Company

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