Senior Communications Consultant

OhioHealth; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

OhioHealth is seeking a Senior Consultant (manager) in Communications to lead internal outreach for physicians, APPs, CIN and clinical communications support. You will develop strategic plans, influence senior leaders, and collaborate with Marketing Communications to engage 35,000 associates, providers and volunteers.

The role is hybrid with time in office and from home, requiring leadership through influence and strong writing and planning capabilities in a healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Web based communications, intranets, online publication and social media experience.
• 7-10+ yrs in communications, including executive and technical communications.
• Ability to influence leaders and coach senior executives.
• Strong written, editing and proofreading skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic internal communication plans.
• Collaborate with Marketing Communications to deliver integrated plans.
• Lead through influence and mentor junior team members.
• Support Clinical Enterprise leadership and enterprise content initiatives.

Skills

Executive coaching

Strategic comms

Writing & editing

Influence leaders

Team leadership (informal)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities.

Job Description Summary:

Our associates mean everything to us. That’s why keeping them informed and engaged are priorities for OhioHealth. Join our Communications Team that makes it possible. The Senior Consultant (manager) plays a key role in building engagement and developing culture among the 35,000 associates, providers, and volunteers at OhioHealth.

This position manages content creation and strategic communication plans specifically for OhioHealth physicians, APPs, Clinically Integrated Network (CIN) and other clinical communication support, as needed, and is accountable for supporting Clinical Enterprise leadership.

This role develops and executes strategic internal communication plans and content that educates, motivates, and engages audiences. The position collaborates with peers in the Marketing Communications department to maximize content opportunities, create integrated strategic marketing communications plans and provide high-value content experiences for our internal audiences.

The senior consultant serves as the liaison with various executive leaders and is an active member of integrated teams throughout the organization.

While this position is not a leader of people, ability to lead through influence and mentor junior team members is required for success.

*This position is considered hybrid, with time in office and working from home

Responsibilities And Duties:

As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.

The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree (Required)

Additional Job Description:

• Field of Study: Journalism, Communications, Marketing or related field.
• Web based communications (intranets), online publication and social media experience . 7-10+ yrs. in communications, including executive and technical communications experience.
• Ability to influence leaders on communication issues and comfortable and confident constructively coaching senior executives.
• Strong leadership abilities as both a formal and informal team leader.
• Experience with multi level, matrix reporting work environments.
• Demonstrated skills, knowledge and experience in creating and implementing strategic integrated communications plans, with a track record of successful results in a service industry, ideally healthcare, with internal and external audiences. Effective and innovative communications experience and skills with a strong aptitude for communications strategy.
• Superior writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to communicate thoughts clearly and simply is essential.
• Superb oral communication, interviewing, researching and presentation skills. Innovative in collaboration and problem solving with other departments and at all management levels.
• Ability to solve problems and lead by influence to achieve results.
• Ability and willingness to work under pressure; meet strict timelines and budgets, and to thrive in a fast paced environment.

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

Communications

Join us!

... if your passion is to work in a caring environment

... if you believe that learning is a life-long process

... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment