Communications Specialist

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As part of a highly-collaborative team environment supporting both regional and corporate priorities, this position reports to the Director of Labor Relations Communications and supports the design, development, implementation, execution and distribution of communications for the labor relations and HR functions. Supports the team that will create the internal communications intended to engage, inform and educate team members. Develops messaging across a variety of platforms, develops strong relationships with internal stakeholders and collaborates with the system communications team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing or Public Relations
• 5 years of relevant experience in a work environment with transferrable skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in health care communications

Responsibilities

• Communicates, collaborates, and coordinates with members of management, staff, physician health care teams and vendors on communications and program planning, implementation and execution in area of accountability.
• Supports client in developing and implementing internal and external communications.
• Develops and edits articles for communication vehicles by soliciting input, interviewing appropriate individuals for information, writing copy, and reviewing materials with related departments to obtain appropriate internal approvals.
• Assists in the planning and execution of large and small special events including groundbreaking ceremonies, grand openings or receptions within the community.
• Responsible for expenses impacting departmental budget, or other financial resources within a department.
• Adheres to corporate brand standards for all materials to ensure consistency in all communications.
• Collaborates with Creative Services production to facilitate design, production, printing and distribution of materials within budget by obtaining cost estimates and assisting in the selection of external vendors.
• Reviews with supervisor work performed by outside services to ensure work meets deadlines and quality standards.
• Oversees internal approval process as directed by manager and ensures customers receive quality product.
• May develop system print and Web materials including annual report, fast facts, Web facts, brochures and other messaging to support Corewell Health.
• May support system internal Web site (InSite) including development of new formation and maintenance.
• May collaborate with web design personnel to determine appropriate action for web-based communication and access.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level