Employee Communications Strategist

American Academy of Family Physicians•Leawood, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

When you join the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), you are at the center of transforming health care. You are on the leading edge of ensuring family doctors have what they need to adapt, and you are part of a legacy that has been instrumental in improving and advocating for family medicine since 1947. Make an impact that matters. Be Team AAFP. SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Employee Communications Strategist partners with the Director, Employee and Leadership Communications to develop and execute enterprise-wide communications that help employees understand Academy priorities, connect their work to organizational strategy and take informed action. The strategist manages the integrated employee communications calendar and develops content across internal channels, including the Source intranet, Source+ newsletter, leader channels, digital displays and all-employee forums. This role combines communications strategy, writing and editing, channel management, project management, measurement and hands-on production. The strategist builds trusted relationships across the organization and helps leaders and business partners deliver clear, coordinated and audience-centered communications. As a member of the Marketing & Communication team, the Strategists primary duties and responsibilities are: Employee communications strategy, planning and partnership Content Development, channels and governance All-employee meetings and organizational events Measurement, insight and continuous improvement Leader and change communications Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

6-10 Years progressive experience in employee, internal or corporate communications
Experience developing and executing communications plans
Channel Management
Producing content for employee and leadership audiences
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, Teams and Teams meetings, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Nice To Haves

Exceptional writing, editing and editorial judgment, with a portfolio demonstrating range across intranet articles, organizational announcements, promotional copy, leader talking points, presentations and change communications.
Ability to translate business strategy, financial information and complex operational topics into clear, relevant communications for non-expert audiences.
Demonstrated ability to manage an integrated editorial calendar and coordinate multiple stakeholders, projects and deadlines without direct authority.
Strong relationship-building and consulting skills; ability to ask effective questions, understand partner objectives and recommend communication solutions.
Experience with intranet content management, email publishing, digital communication channels, virtual meetings and employee engagement platforms.
Ability to interpret channel and survey data, identify practical insights and use findings to improve communication strategy and execution.
Working knowledge of brand standards, accessibility and visual communication; ability to create basic graphics and direct contract or internal creative resources.
Discretion and sound judgment when working with confidential or sensitive organizational information.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute enterprise-wide communications that help employees understand Academy priorities, connect their work to organizational strategy and take informed action.
Manage the integrated employee communications calendar.
Develop content across internal channels, including the Source intranet, Source+ newsletter, leader channels, digital displays and all-employee forums.
Build trusted relationships across the organization.
Help leaders and business partners deliver clear, coordinated and audience-centered communications.
Employee communications strategy, planning and partnership
Content Development, channels and governance
All-employee meetings and organizational events
Measurement, insight and continuous improvement
Leader and change communications
Other duties as assigned.