Internal Communications Strategist

UCHealth; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 53,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee assistance & wellness

Job summary

UCHealth Internal Communications Strategist role in Aurora, CO supports UCHealth's Information Technology team. You will develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies, translating technical topics for diverse audiences and partnering with leaders to advance organizational priorities and digital adoption.

The role emphasizes content creation across intranet and external channels, strategic counsel, and measurement of communication effectiveness in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Outstanding relationship-building, writing, editing, interviewing and content development skills.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, human resources, education or related field.
• 2 years of experience in a healthcare field and 5 years of experience designing and delivering communication materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication plans, write articles, craft newsletters, and create content for UCHealth intranet and external sites.
• Provide expert counsel on employee communications, workplace experience, and engagement strategies for diverse audiences.
• Develop content and materials to support organizational goals and mission.
• Ensure internal messages align with external marketing efforts and collaborate on graphics and distribution.
• Analyze communication effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Operate in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and sound judgement.

Skills

Relationship-building

Writing

Editing

Interviewing

Content development

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, HR, education or related field

Job description

Description

Location: UCHealth Admin Peoria - Aurora, CO.

Department: UCHealth Internal Communications

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

Shift: Days

Pay: $38.72 - $58.08 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience

This position is an onsite role and does not offer a hybrid or remote option, but employee can sit outof an office in any region.

Summary

• The Internal Communications Strategist serves as a strategic communications advisor, content creator and writer, primarily supporting UCHealth's Information Technology team.
• This role partners with leaders to develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies that advance organizational priorities, technology initiatives, and digital adoption efforts.
• Facilitates strategic direction and counsels peers on communication issues that have organization or business unit impact.

Responsibilities

• A significant portion of the role is dedicated to developing communication plans, writing news articles, crafting newsletters, and creating engaging content across multiple channels including UCHealth's intranet and external internet.
• The strategist provides expert counsel on employee communications, workplace experience, executive communications, and engagement strategies, ensuring complex technical information is translated into clear, relevant, compelling, and actionable messages for diverse audiences.
• Develops content and materials to support organizational goals and mission.
• Ensures internal communication message is consistent and aligns with external communication and marketing efforts. Assists with content development, collaborates on graphics and media, and distributes to targeted audiences.
• Analyzes communication effectiveness and identifies areas for improvement and opportunities for innovation.
• 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

• Success in this role requires outstanding relationship-building, writing, editing, interviewing, and content development skills, with the ability to transform technical and operational topics into stories that resonate with employees and drive understanding and adoption
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, human resources, education or related field.
• 2 years of experience in a healthcare field and 5 years of experience designing and delivering communication materials.

Employees are our number one asset.

UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.

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.

We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.

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

UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.

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