Communications Specialist

UCHealth; Estes Park (CO); On-site; USD 61,500 - 92,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Annual merit pay increase

Market reviews

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

UCHealth Estes Valley Medical Center is seeking a Communications Specialist to develop, implement, and manage communications plans for the Estes Park facility with broader duties across UCHealth facilities. The role focuses on public information, media outreach, and internal/external messaging.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree, is onsite with a day shift, and offers opportunities to lead crises communications and content development across multiple channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Editorial ability to identify newsworthy stories and write concise copy.
• Experience handling crises and advising executives is a plus.
• Strong writing and interview skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and coordinate communications initiatives including publications and multimedia projects.
• Serve as public information officer, responding to media inquiries and developing media relations strategies.
• Develop and update internal and external communication materials and crisis communications.
• Collaborate with teams to create engaging content for various audiences.
• Build and maintain a network of media contacts and be on call for media needs.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Editorial instincts

Crisis communication

Executive communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth Estes Valley Medical Center, Estes Park

Department: UCHealth Marketing

Work Schedule: Full Time, 80.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

Pay: $29.54 - $44.31 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option

Summary
Develops, implements, and manages communications plans and projects, with primary responsibility for Estes Valley Medical Center with additional duties serving other UCHealth facilities.

Responsibilities

• Plans, manages, and coordinates communications initiatives, including publications and multimedia projects, that target specific messages and/or audiences.
• Serves as public information officer for UCHealth Estes Valley Medical Center, responding quickly and accurately to requests from news outlets and the public. Develops and executes media relations strategies.
• Develops and updates internal, external and corporate communication materials, fact sheets, newsletters, internal electronic and printed media, and crisis communications.
• Collaborates with a variety of teams to write and develop relevant, engaging, and effective strategies and content for internal and external communications projects.
• Develops and maintains network of community and media contacts. Responds to media inquiries, identifies storytelling opportunities and develops pitches to journalists. Regularly is on call during nights and weekends for UCHealth media relations and communications needs.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements

• Minimum Required Education: Bachelor\'s degree in related field.
• Required Licensure/Certification: None Required.
• Minimum Experience: None Required.

Desired Skills

• Editorial instinct and writing: Ability to identify a potential story and evaluate what makes it newsworthy, relevant, and engaging to target audiences. Ability to source contacts, gather information, and to write concise, compelling and accurate copy - from features to news writing in a timely matter. Journalism experiences preferred.
• Crisis Communication: Experience in managing communication during crises, emergencies or sensitive situations.
• Executive Communication: Ability to build rapport with executives and provide strategic communication advice. Must be able to write letters, newsletters and other long-form copy in the voice of various senior leaders. Public relations experience is beneficial.
• Internal Communication: Ability to devise strategies and manage communications across a large internal staff.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively interact with diverse groups and individuals and to develop and maintain a network of relationships across various health care disciplines.
• Teamwork: Ability to collaborate with team members on projects and support group goals.
• Project Management: Strong personal project management skills to independently handle multiple communication projects simultaneously.
• Digital tools: Familiarity with or ability to learn evolving digital communication tools and platforms to reach target audiences.

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Recognition

• Performance bonus: UCHealth offers a 3-Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals and tenure. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October during the third year of employment.
• Performance-based pay increase: The Annual Merit Pay Increase recognizes work performance that meets or consistently exceeds performance standards documented through UCHealth\'s established evaluation process and accounts for increased experience, skills and cost of living.
• Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.

Health and well-being

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
• Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
• Free Care.com membership.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
• Time away from work: Paid time off (PTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
• Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
• Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.

Retirement and savings

• 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
• Additional 457(b) plan may be available.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health savings account available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.

Education and career growth

• UCHealth provides access to academic degrees and certificate programs to promote professional and personal growth.
• Up to 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees.
• Other programs may qualify for up to $10,000/year pre-paid by UCHealth or up to $5,250/year in the form of tuition reimbursement.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
• Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
• Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee\'s scheduled work hours.

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UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.

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