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Exemption Status: Exempt

A Brief Overview
The Communications & Accounts Manager is responsible for planning, developing, and executing internal and external communications strategies that support and promote Stormont Vail Health. This role leads public relations efforts, oversees media strategy and engagement, and ensures consistent, high-quality messaging across all communication channels. The position partners closely with service lines and organizational leadership to develop and implement strategic communications plans, campaigns, and events aligned with organizational goals. The position reports to the System Director, Marketing & Communications.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Communications, Journalism, Marketing or business-related field. Required

Experience Qualifications

• 5 years Experience in communications, marketing, media. Required
• Health-related experience. Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, social media applications, web applications.
• Proficiency in Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator).
• Health-related experience.

What you will do

• Plans, develops, and implements internal and external communications strategies to promote Stormont Vail Health and support organizational objectives.
• Oversees public relations efforts and serves as the primary liaison with local, regional, and national media outlets.
• Leads the development and execution of comprehensive communications and public relations strategies across traditional and digital channels, programs, and events.
• Oversees media strategy, including development and review of story pitches, media releases, press kits, and responses to media inquiries; tracks media mentions, earned media, and recognitions.
• Oversees communication tools and messaging for both internal and external audiences to ensure clarity, effectiveness, and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Manages relationships with service lines, providing strategic guidance and oversight of communications plans, campaigns, and events.
• Collaborates with the Marketing and Brand Manager to execute integrated campaigns and communications initiatives.
• Partners with the System Director, Marketing & Communications to develop and execute organizational and service line marketing plans, including timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
• Ensures communications efforts are aligned with organizational goals, brand standards, messaging guidelines, and the Stormont Vail style manual.
• Maintains and educates team members and stakeholders on Stormont Vail writing and communications standards.
• Develops, edits, and delivers high-quality written content across a variety of communication channels.
• Oversees and monitors communications analytics to evaluate performance and guide strategy.
• Plans, prioritizes, and manages multiple, concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment to ensure timely execution of initiatives.
• Reviews and approves work to ensure quality, accuracy, and brand alignment.
• Maintains organization of timelines, deliverables, and workflows to ensure projects remain on schedule.
• Supervises and provides direction to Marketing & Communications team members; fosters collaboration within the department and serves as a peer partner to the Marketing & Brand Manager.
• Develop and oversee a 24-hour rotation for on-call coverage for media with assistance of Marketing & Communications Specialists..
• Monitor current trends and concepts as it relates to health care communications.

Travel Requirements

• 10% Primarily day travel between Stormont Vail locations within Kansas

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Not Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail’s Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• Hybrid

Scope

• Has Supervisory Responsibility
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• No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pulling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pushing: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Sitting: Continuously greater than 5 hours
• Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Working Conditions

• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Noise/Sounds: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.