External Communications Manager

Healthfirst; United States; Remote; USD 86,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthfirst seeks an External Communications Manager to drive strategic content initiatives across various platforms. This role requires a strategic mindset and creative problem-solving abilities to align communications with the organization’s goals. The successful candidate will manage content production and work with cross-functional teams to enhance audience engagement through innovative strategies.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Incentive and recognition programs

Life insurance

401k contributions

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple tasks effectively.
• In-depth knowledge of content creation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the strategic planning of the content life cycle.
• Produce Government Affairs newsletters.
• Develop innovative content strategies to enhance audience engagement.

Skills

Communication Skills

Creative Thinking

Strategic Mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Job description

The External Communications Manager serves as an integral member of the Communications team focused on sharing the important work of Healthfirst to our audiences in a systemic and strategic way. As External Communications Manager, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, identifying business goals and crafting engaging content strategies that meets those objectives within specified timelines. Reporting to the Director of External Communications, this individual will be responsible for identifying new content needs to effectively engage target audiences and develop/enhance existing content to ensure a consistent narrative.

Duties/Responsibilities

• In partnership with the Director of External Communications, manage the strategic planning of the entire content life cycle, ensuring alignment with specified objectives and timelines
• Responsible for content and production of regular Government Affairs newsletters
• Evaluates metrics for key content, including the Government Affairs newsletter, to measure effectiveness and reach and to adjust as necessary
• Produce, with colleagues from the Story Innovation Lab, Healthfirst’s first podcast series
• Develop and implement innovative content strategies in collaboration with external, internal, and enterprise communications teams to enhance audience engagement and generate new content ideas.
• Additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, advanced degree preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Creative thinking skills and the ability to generate unique content ideas
• In-depth knowledge of content creation and distribution across various platforms
• Innovative approach to content, thinking beyond the written word to consider visual, video, audio, in-person experiences and more as possible channels
• Strategic mindset to align content efforts with business goals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong written and verbal communications skills; strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels.
• Bilingual
• Agency experience
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
• Ability to handle projects with the appropriate level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to work well under pressure with humor and grace.
• A team player that recognizes the importance of working collaboratively.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. HF Management Services, LLC complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, height and weight, familial status, marital status, or unemployment status, as well as any other legally protected basis. HF Management Services, LLCshallnotdiscriminateagainstanydisabledemployeeorapplicantinregard to any position for which the employee or applicant is otherwise qualified.

If you have a disability under the Americans with Disability Act or a similar law and want a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to [e-mail] or calling 212-519-1798 . In your email please include a description of the accommodation you are requesting and a description of the position for which you are applying. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a position within HF Management Services, LLC will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with HF Management Services, LLC.

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All hiring and recruitment at Healthfirst is transacted with a valid “@healthfirst.org” email address only or from a recruitment firm representing our Company. Any recruitment firm representing Healthfirst will readily provide you with the name and contact information of the recruiting professional representing the opportunity you are inquiring about. If you receive a communication from a sender whose domain is not @healthfirst.org, or not one of our recruitment partners, please be aware that those communications are not coming from or authorized by Healthfirst. Healthfirst will never ask you for money during the recruitment or onboarding process.

Hiring Range*:

• Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $100,900 - $145,775

• All Other Locations (within approved locations): $86,500 - $128,690

As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.

In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.

*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.

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