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Senior Communications Specialist

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System
  • Watertown, Massachusetts
    3 days ago

    Job Description

    Senior Communications Specialist
     
    JOB DETAILS
    Full-time
    Onsite position with hybrid option
     
    POSITION SUMMARY
    The Communications Specialist plans, develops and executes communications that inform and engage employees, patients and community audiences. Initially, this position will support Sanford Health Watertown, with responsibilities focused on internal communications, local marketing, community engagement, public relations and content development.
     
    As Sanford Watertown continues its integration with the Sioux Falls Network, the position will transition into a regional communications role, providing communications support for assigned Sanford departments, initiatives and locations throughout the region, including Watertown.
    The Senior Communications Specialist serves as a communications resource for leaders and stakeholders, ensuring the right messages reach the right audiences at the right time and in the appropriate voice and format.
     
    RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Develop and execute internal communications through email, intranet, newsletters, video and other communication channels.
    • Write and edit content for internal and external audiences, including web, print, social media and Sanford Watertown News.
    • Serve as a communications resource and partner to leaders, departments and key stakeholders.
    • Lead, plan and support internal and public-facing events and community education initiatives.
    • Support local marketing, public relations, and Sanford Watertown social media · Develop and maintain intranet and website content.
    • Partner with marketing and creative teams to develop effective visual, video and digital communications.
    • Ensure communications are clear, accurate, timely and aligned with Sanford Health brand standards.
    • Manage multiple communication projects and priorities while meeting deadlines.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.
     
    JOB SPECIFICATIONS
    • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing or related field required.
    • Three or more years of relevant communications, writing, marketing or public relations experience preferred.
    • Health care or experience in a large, complex organization preferred.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Strong organizational, interpersonal and project management skills.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with individuals at all levels of an organization.
    • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and digital communication platforms.
    • Valid South Dakota driver's license required.
     
    BENEFITS
    Prairie Lakes Healthcare System-Sanford Health Watertown offers comprehensive benefits 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 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance.
    Additional benefits for those qualifying include:
    • Flexible Spending Account
    • Employee Assistance Program for mental health
    • Education Loan Program
    • Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
    Prairie Lakes Healthcare System-Sanford Health Watertown has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require positive reference checks and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWatertown, Massachusetts
    Websitehttps://www.prairielakes.com/join-our-team/career-opportunities/

    Skills

    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Content Developmentunmatched
    • Continuous Integrationunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Digital Videounmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
    • Engagement Marketingunmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
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    • Intranetunmatched
    • Journalismunmatched
    • Loansunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Newsletterunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
    • Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relationsunmatched
    • Reference Verificationunmatched
    • Social Mediaunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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