Executive Director Strategic Comms and Public Relations

UnityPoint Health•West Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

The Executive Director of Strategic Communications and Public Relations is responsible for leading the development and execution of communication related to the organization’s strategy, along with executive and internal communications initiatives across various stakeholder groups within the workforce. The role will focus on the maturation of internal editorial and events in partnership with UPH Senior Team, Market Presidents and senior leaders across the System in accordance with the organization’s calendar and engagement needs. Additionally, this position will lead the development and execution of public relations, media relations, and crisis and issues management efforts, both reactive and proactive, across the System to strengthen brand reputation, reduce organizational risk and support change management. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Requirements

Bachelor' Degree in Marketing, Communications or related field is required
10+ years or progressive leadership experience in a strategic communications, public relations, external affairs or related field preferably with a health system is required
7 years of direct project management coordinating/managing multiple projects simultaneously is required
5 years experience leading multi-faceted, matrix teams is required

Nice To Haves

MBA or Masters Degree in Communications, Public Health, Marketing or related field is preferred

Responsibilities

This leader will serve as a trusted, consultative partner to C-level executives, with an ability to navigate confidential and complex content with a collaborative mindset.
As a key member of the Marketing Communications leadership team, this individual will be accountable for championing cross-functional collaboration for all communications and public relations efforts, as well as productive partnership between System and Market teams, in service to organizational guiding principles and the strategic plan.