Specialist-Communications Senior

Specialist-Communications, Senior

Our leaders shape strategic initiatives, develop passionate teams, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our System Health Solutions Marketing and Communications team in the role of Senior Communications Specialist.

System Health Solutions (SHS) is a business unit focused on providing access to high quality, coordinated and affordable care, and improving the health and wellbeing of the communities IU Health serves. This role supports care through a diverse portfolio that includes ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care, virtual care, physical therapy and other outpatient services that extend IU Health's reach beyond the hospital setting.

Description

Identifies and carries out internal Communications objectives. Collaborates with all layers of management to recommend and execute key Communications strategies. Partners with internal clients to assess communication needs on strategic projects, and devises comprehensive communications plans to inform, engage, and inspire team members. Creates compelling, action-driven messages and stories, provides direction for, and produces internal communications programs/projects in support of the overall communication strategy and key objectives. Leads the production of multiple communication vehicles, including writing, editing, formatting, and design of deliverables. Partners across the matrixed organization to drive Communications plans and deliverables.

Key Relationships

Reports to: Communications Manager

Direct Reports: None

Candidate Qualifications

Candidates for the position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or other related discipline required.
• 3-5 years of experience.
• Experience with creative and well-rounded writing and editing required.
• Experience with designing and producing a variety of communication materials required.
• Requires proficiency in internal communications best practices.
• Experience exhibiting professional judgment and diplomacy in handling unexpected problems and frequent interruptions.

Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care.  IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana. 

Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.