Internal Communications Partner

American Academy Of Family Physicians; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) is seeking an Internal Communications Partner (internal title of Employee Communications Strategist) to collaborate with the Director of Employee and Leadership Communications to develop enterprise-wide communications that connect employees to Academy priorities and strategy.

You will manage the integrated employee communications calendar, develop content across channels such as the Source intranet, Source+ newsletter, leader channels, digital

Qualifications

• 6-10 years in employee, internal or corporate communications.
• Experience developing and executing communications plans.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide employee communications.
• Manage integrated employee communications calendar.
• Produce content for employee and leadership audiences.
• Collaborate with leaders and partners on communications.
• Measure and improve communications effectiveness.

Skills

Communications strategy

Content development

Channel management

Leadership communications

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Company

When you join the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), you are at the center of transforming health care. You are on the leading edge of ensuring family doctors have what they need to adapt, and you are part of a legacy that has been instrumental in improving and advocating for family medicine since 1947. Make an impact that matters. Be Team AAFP.

About the Role

The Internal Communications Partner (internal title of Employee Communications Strategist) collaborates with the Director of Employee and Leadership Communications to develop and execute enterprise-wide communications that help employees understand Academy priorities, connect their work to organizational strategy and take informed action. The strategist manages the integrated employee communications calendar and develops content across internal channels, including the Source intranet, Source+ newsletter, leader channels, digital displays and all-employee forums. This role combines communications strategy, writing and editing, channel management, project management, measurement and hands-on production. The strategist builds trusted relationships across the organization and helps leaders and business partners deliver clear, coordinated and audience-centered communications.

As a member of the Marketing & Communication team, the primary duties and responsibilities are:

• Employee communications strategy, planning and partnership
• Content Development, channels and governance
• All-employee meetings and organizational events
• Measurement, insight and continuous improvement
• Leader and change communications

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 6-10 Years progressive experience in employee, internal or corporate communications
• Experience developing and executing communications plans
• Channel Management
• Producing content for employee and leadership audiences
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Exceptional writing, editing and editorial judgment, with a portfolio demonstrating range across intranet articles, organizational announcements, promotional copy, leader talking points, presentations and change communications.
• Ability to translate business strategy, financial information and complex operational topics into clear, relevant communications for non-expert audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage an integrated editorial calendar and coordinate multiple stakeholders, projects and deadlines without direct authority.
• Strong relationship-building and consulting skills; ability to ask effective questions, understand partner objectives and recommend communication solutions.
• Experience with intranet content management, email publishing, digital communication channels, virtual meetings and employee engagement platforms.
• Ability to interpret channel and survey data, identify practical insights and use findings to improve communication strategy and execution.
• Working knowledge of brand standards, accessibility and visual communication; ability to create basic graphics and direct contract or internal creative resources.
• Discretion and sound judgment when working with confidential or sensitive organizational information.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, Teams and Teams meetings, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Our hybrid work schedule is Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in-office, with Mondays and Fridays work-from-home. Minimal annual travel.

At the AAFP we are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, marital status, religion, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or any other protected status.

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