Employee Communications Strategist

Baylor Scott & White Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Communications Manager to lead and evolve internal employee communications, aligning with our mission and values across 50,000+ team members. You will craft strategic messaging, guide executives, and oversee multi-channel programs that connect staff to essential information and engagement opportunities.

The ideal candidate brings a proven track record in internal communications, storytelling, and collaboration, with hands-on experience in creating

Qualifications

• Five or more years of communications experience, with an emphasis on employee communications, storytelling and audience engagement; ability to provide relevant work samples.
• Strong storytelling, writing, editing and creative thinking skills, with the ability to develop communications in a variety of formats and styles.
• Experience creating visual content to support communications and employee engagement.
• Proficiency with employee communication tools, including Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Engage.

Responsibilities

• Supports the execution of communication strategies and plans developed in partnership with executive leaders and stakeholders to advance employee programs, System initiatives and organizational priorities.
• Collaborates with cross-functional partners and subject matter experts to gather information, clarify objectives and develop compelling communications that effectively support business and employee needs.
• Provides communications counsel to HR partners, leaders and stakeholders, recommending appropriate messaging, audiences, channels and timing.
• Hosts and facilitates engaging activations and employee experiences that build pride, connection to our Mission and encourage participation.
• Develops and manages content across internal communication channels, including email platforms, intranet, newsletters and other communication channels.
• Monitors communication effectiveness and identifies opportunities to improve employee understanding, engagement and experience.
• Manages multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, meeting deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.

Skills

Employee communications

Storytelling

Audience engagement

Writing

Editing

Presentation

Visual content creation

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years of work experience above minimum qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Engage

Job description

Baylor Scott & White Health is seeking a Communications Manager to lead and evolve internal employee communications, aligning with our mission and values across 50,000+ team members. You will craft strategic messaging, guide executives, and oversee multi-channel programs that connect staff to essential information and engagement opportunities.

The ideal candidate brings a proven track record in internal communications, storytelling, and collaboration, with hands-on experience in creating