Job Description:

The Communications Manager works closely with other Intermountain Health MarCom professionals, as well as with other internal and external audiences to manage approved communications projects and functions. This position creates and implements communication plans, helps manage the organization's response to emerging local and national issues, and manages assigned communication channels, portfolios, or functions. This position builds mutually positive and constructive relationships among Intermountain Health, its stakeholders, and the community and works with traditional and social media to place stories and respond to inquiries as assigned.

This position is onsite at our Cassia Regional Hospital.

Learn more about our hospital here:

https://intermountainhealthcare.org/locations/cassia-regional-hospitala

40 hours a week with occasional weekend or evenings may be required based on community events.

On call requirements:  Several times a year may help with Admin-on-call Responsibilities or Media Responses 

 

Preferred candidates who have these skill sets:

 

• Great with community leaders, preference for those who have worked in a role with community leaders 
• Communication strategy 
• Event experience, representing a company at local events
• Good organization skills 
• Experience working with multiple teams 
• Work with high-level leaders  
• Healthcare experience is great but more important is communications experience 

Essential Functions

• Manages team(s) or key sub-function(s) within the Mar Com team and utilizes leadership competencies including building a successful team, building strategic work relationships, coaching, being customer focused, facilitating change, financial acumen, leading through vision and values, planning and organizing, and selecting talent. 
• Develops communications strategies based on target audiences, market research, and business plans, and continually assesses consumer and business needs to ensure alignment.
• Manages complex and matrixed communications projects throughout project life cycle, from concept through launch. Responsibilities include measuring and reporting outcomes within budget.
• Assists with monitoring and analyzing communication metrics to optimize strategies and report on effectiveness
• Inspires trust and confidence and maintains a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Works well independently and collaboratively to prioritize and drive forward multiple projects. 
• Where assigned, manages MarCom staff, providing leadership, oversight, development, and direction according to Intermountain Values.

Skills

• Communication
• Budgeting
• Project Management
• Social Media
• Writing
• Leadership
• Strategic Communication
• Communication Analytics
• Communication Metrics
• Content Creation

Required Qualifications

• Experience in communications, media relations, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven expertise in writing, editing, and creating impactful marketing and/or communication plans.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency with communication metrics and analytics tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, English, business or a related college major involving communications skills and critical thinking. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified.
• Experience in communications, media relations, journalism, public relations or related field.
• Experience in Healthcare communications

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for the employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors require the employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.

Location:

Intermountain Health Cassia Regional Hospital

Work City:

Burley

Work State:

Idaho

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$44.99 - $69.44

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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