Hybrid Systemwide Internal Communications Lead

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking an experienced internal communications professional to join the executive communications team and advance strategic initiatives across the systemwide health network in San Diego. The Senior Communications Manager, Systemwide Initiatives, will translate complex information into clear content for employees and stakeholders.

The role focuses on planning, drafting, and distributing communications while collaborating with senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Nine (9) years of related experience, education/training, OR a bachelor's degree in related area plus five (5) years of related experience/training.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of all aspects of communications, including strategic planning for various media venues, technical aspects and requirements of various venues, and most appropriate and effective applications.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of technical applications to direct professional technical staff, or personally perform technical work, including design concepts, various media, and applications.
• Advanced knowledge of the organization, including its mission, vision, goals, policies, and infrastructure; strong knowledge of current affairs and issues in higher education and / or health sciences.
• Advanced skills to create, develop, and implement long and short term strategic communication plans.
• Advanced skills to advise and consult management on all aspects of communications, ranging from developing effective communication strategies to appropriately responding to inquiries regarding sensitive or complex issues or information.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal communications, active listening and political acumen skills.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, project management, and problem recognition, avoidance, and resolution skills.
• Thorough knowledge of location protocols and channels for communication internally and externally.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop internal communication plans and project briefs.
• Draft and edit content across multiple channels.
• Coordinate stakeholder review and approvals; build communications within SharePoint and Emma.
• Distribute communications timely and efficiently.
• Support UC San Diego Health Newsroom and other channels through research, writing, and content development.
• Participate in rotating emergency response roles as needed.

Skills

Content creation

Editing

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Project management

Writing

Communication strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

SharePoint

Emma

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking an experienced internal communications professional to join the executive communications team and advance strategic initiatives across the systemwide health network in San Diego. The Senior Communications Manager, Systemwide Initiatives, will translate complex information into clear content for employees and stakeholders.

The role focuses on planning, drafting, and distributing communications while collaborating with senior leaders.