Communications and Accounts Manager - Marketing and Communication - FT - Day

100 Stormont-Vail HealthCare, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Stormont Vail Health is seeking an Communications & Accounts Manager to plan, develop, and execute internal and external communications strategies. This role leads public relations efforts, oversees media engagement, and ensures high-quality messaging across channels.

The position collaborates with service lines and leadership to implement strategic campaigns, events, and communications plans that align with organizational goals and brand standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field.
• 5 years of experience in communications, marketing or media.
• Health-related experience required.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and implements internal and external communications strategies to promote Stormont Vail Health.
• Oversees public relations and serves as primary liaison with local, regional, and national media outlets.
• Leads development and execution of comprehensive communications and public relations strategies across traditional and digital channels, programs, and events.
• Oversees media strategy, including story pitches, media releases, press kits, and responses to inquiries; tracks media mentions and earned media.
• Ensures messaging aligns with organizational priorities and branding guidelines.
• Manages relationships with service lines, providing strategic guidance for campaigns and events.
• Collaborates with Marketing and Brand Manager to execute integrated campaigns.
• Supports development of marketing plans with timelines and budgets.
• Maintains Stormont Vail writing standards and oversees a 24-hour media on-call rotation.
• Maintains awareness of current trends in healthcare communications.

Skills

Public relations knowledge

Media engagement

Strategic communications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications/Journalism/Marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media applications

Web applications

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Job description

Position Status: Full time Shift: First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America) Hours per week: 40 Job Information 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 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

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Company Overview

Stormont Vail Health is a nonprofit integrated health system that has been serving the health care needs of Kansas for more than 130 years. Stormont Vail has been recognized as a Magnet® organization since 2009 by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. It is composed of Stormont Vail Hospital, a 586-bed acute care hospital, and Cotton O’Neil Clinic, a multi-specialty physician group with more than 500 providers, which includes more than 250 physicians. Nearly 5,300 employees provide care and support services for patients in the hospital and 35 other locations, including the Cotton O’Neil Heart Center, Cancer Center, Diabetes & Endocrinology Center, Digestive Health Center, Pediatrics clinics and 10 regional primary care clinics. Stormont Vail Health is committed to its mission of improving the health of the community by being a national leader in providing compassionate, high quality and efficient integrated care through collaboration that results in a healthier community.