Strategic Communications Programs Leader

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital; Lauderdale Courts (TN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital seeks a Senior Communications Programs Specialist for the Global Pediatric Medicine (GPM) team. You will craft and execute communications strategies to boost visibility, promote brand, and engage internal and external audiences.

You will develop comprehensive plans, guide messaging and design, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support organizational goals and communicate complex health initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English or related field required.
• Master's degree or PhD preferred.
• Experience in business communications, journalism, PR, and healthcare environment.
• Proficiency with tools to create communication materials.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute communication plans for stakeholder teams and leadership.
• Create comprehensive strategies for major departmental initiatives.
• Leverage diverse media including presentations, email, newsletters, and videos.
• Advise on branding, style, layout, and messaging for various audiences.
• Coordinate with external vendors to support projects and monitor progress.
• Evaluate new media for innovative internal campaigns.
• Track project activities to align with quality guidelines and timelines.
• Mentor colleagues on routine processes and procedures.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to company values.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Storytelling

Brand management

Communication planning

Data-driven approach

Campaign execution

Project management

Audience tailoring

Media evaluation

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English or related field

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Tools

Captivate

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital seeks a Senior Communications Programs Specialist for the Global Pediatric Medicine (GPM) team. You will craft and execute communications strategies to boost visibility, promote brand, and engage internal and external audiences.

You will develop comprehensive plans, guide messaging and design, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support organizational goals and communicate complex health initiatives.