Strategic Communications Manager | Communications | Day | Full-Time

UF Health; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health in Gainesville, FL seeks a seasoned communications leader to manage strategic internal communications initiatives and programs. The role will serve as communications lead for key projects, support executive leaders, and oversee staff and interns in the director's absence.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field and at least five years of experience in hospital/healthcare communications; a master's degree is preferred,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred in communications/public relations/journalism.
• Minimum five years in communications, preferably in hospital/health care.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic communications initiatives and internal programs/tools.
• Lead projects and support executive/management leaders.
• Supervise interns and oversee team in director's absence.
• Lead internal/corporate issue response in director's absence.

Skills

Lead writer

Editor

Project management

Strategic communications

Executive support

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications OR public relations OR journalism

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Work Style: On-site

Location Requirement: Gainesville

FTE: Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

Responsible for managing strategic communications initiatives and core internal communications programs and tools. Also serves as communications lead for key projects, supports executive and management-level leaders, manages department needs and guides team in director's absence. Directs work of strategic communications staff in significant portion of their regular internal communications responsibilities, serves as team lead and/or provides oversight of team members for key projects and provides full supervision of one or two communications interns each semester. Supports issues management and serves as lead for internal/corporate issue response in director's absence.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or a relevant area is required; a master's degree in one of these areas is preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of five years of communications experience, preferably in a hospital/health care setting.
• Relevant experience includes serving as a lead writer and editor responsible for editorial content planning and production; working as a project manager, creating and implementing strategic communications and promotions plans; and leading collaborative project teams, ideally in a corporate or academic communications environment.
• Supervisory experience is also preferred.