Communications Lead

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day ShiftDescription:

Join the MercyOne Family! We are looking to hire a C ommunications Lead!

As a Communications Lead at MercyOne you will provide leadership and established direction for int

ernal communications across our Regional Health Ministry.  

You will work as a liaison to connect communication needs with system strategies,   owning internal communications.

You will work with a passionate team of marketing and communications colleagues, senior  

leaders

  and doctors to engage colleagues and advance our Vision.

 

The ideal candidate thinks strategically, takes initiative, dives deep into  

details

  and is energized by juggling priorities. The successful candidate for this role embraces ambiguity, changing tides, and is adept at handling fast-moving situations while  

anticipating

  questions and reactions. Lastly, the right candidate should be self-motivated. 

 

What You'll Do:

• Work closely and collaboratively across teams to elevate local communications activations

   

  (including events,  

  sponsorships

    and celebrations) and support local departments, service  

  lines

   

  and foundations

  .

• Partner with various stakeholders across the system, evaluating,  

  influencing

    and providing strategic  

  consult

    and hands-on support to ensure MercyOne’s voice is authentic and consistent.

• Advance and protect our Mission, Vision, and Core Values  

  to

    internal audiences and beyond.

• Optimize

    internal system-wide messages per local channels and knowledge to achieve the  

  organization’s strategic priorities

• Work alongside peers to manage and contribute to  

  MercyOne’s

    internal communications infrastructure, including common platforms.

• Partners with local and Trinity Health System Office  

  MarComm

    team members as well as stakeholders throughout the system to create compelling communications that inspire and drive desired behavior.

• C

  raft local internal messages within the  

  MercyOne

    brand voice to nurture  

  MercyOne’s

    culture,  

  drive engagement and instill confidence and trust among colleagues and clinicians

  .

• Write and edit  

  communications plans,  

  talking points, fact sheets, contributed stories,  

  presentations, web and intranet content, video scripts, award nominations, and other  

  communications materials

  .

• Support and coach senior leaders in building awareness, understanding of and connection to  

  key  

  MercyOne’s

    Mission, Values, strategies to advance our Key Results

  .

• Serve as a liaison to the senior leadership team to cascade need to know information to the  

  correct audience in the most  

  appropriate channel

  .

• Maintain

    and deploy internal communication channels including  

  newsletters and  

  intranet

  .

• Continuously ideate and innovate

• Live by our Misson, Values and cultural Beliefs and showcase these MercyOne foundations in your daily work

General Requirements:

• Proven experience executing robust communications programs

    in alignment with marketing and communications strategies

• Experience working with a cross-functional team

  .

• Experience building culture and supporting cultural change

  .

• Experience working in m365, including SharePoint intranet.

• Ability to  

  anticipate

    potential reputational issues and exercise high judgment, particularly in  

  narrow  

  time frames

  .

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to think and communicate  

  clearly, formulate

    a clear point of view on complicated issues, and create a concise and  

  well written

    narrative

  .

• Proven ability to build relationships with executives and leaders

  .

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, readily adapting to continually changing  

  priorities, and  

  optimizing

    feedback and performance

  .

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a knack for crafting concise and visual  

  supported messages to support key strategies

    to leaders,  

  colleagues

    and providers.

• Outstanding interpersonal, project  

  management

    and prioritization skills

  .

• A collaborative, open  

  attitude

    and a history of working in cross-functional teams

  .

• Commitment to improving daily and successfully adapting to changes

  .

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations,  

  journalism

    or a related  

  field;

    or equivalent  

  career experience

  .

• 5

  • years’ experience in strategic communications or public relations -- either for a company

   

  or an agency -- as well as experience working firsthand with executives

  .

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

At MercyOne, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

Ministry/Facility Information:

MercyOne Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties.

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers. With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, MercyOne Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.