Senior Communications Consultant

Company: BJC HealthCare

Position Title: Senior Communications Consultant

Location: Saint Louis, MO

Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary: 
BJC HealthCare seeks to add a dynamic and experienced Senior Communications Consultant to our system employee communications team. This individual will serve as a communications partner with key groups to develop communication strategies, plans and materials to inform and engage employees. 

Role Purpose

Lead communications for internal and/or external audiences that further the strategic goals and objectives of the organization. Projects may include newsletters, brochures, annual reports, other collateral materials, news releases, media relations, crisis communications support, social media and web content.

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages internal and/or external communications across multiple HSOs and/or on behalf of BJC Shared Services for the entire organization. Utilizes appropriate communication methods and tools to target information to diverse and segmented/targeted audiences. Manages work of C&M team members and Shared Services team members.
• Conducts and/or oversees research, interviews, writing, editing, approvals, coordination of production of collateral materials; or logistics surrounding proactive and reactive media opportunities, including crisis communications; assists HSO PIO in command center. Reviews/edits/counsels on revisions to ensure communications deliverables align with plan objectives and HSO strategic goals.
• Analyzes communications challenges and provides recommendations to HSO management, or other teams, regarding special communications needs to develop communication strategies and plans to support their business plans. Provides strategic counsel on issues management and crisis response. May serve as HSO spokesperson or PIO.
• Develops and implements multimedia projects/campaigns, events/media relations plans for internal and external audiences. Oversees project work assigned to other team members, including Shared Services resources. Accountable for client relations and overall results, including meeting or exceeding team and project deadlines.
• Identifies areas where there are opportunities to improve communication efforts. Creates and implements plans to effectively address deficiencies. Evaluates effectiveness and proactively seeks opportunities for ongoing improvement. Monitors and tracks internal and/or external communications issues and concerns, and prepares reports to support internal and/or external communications planning initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• 10+ years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Master's Degree

Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

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