Senior Communications Associate

IU Health • Fort Wayne, IN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our teams shape strategic initiatives, have passion, and work to improve health outcomes. They advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Marketing & Communications team in the role of Senior Communications Associate. This position is a full time, hybrid role supporting the Fort Wayne region.
Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana’s largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.
IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals, and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system’s programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.
Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.

Indiana University Health is Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. We’re looking for team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or other related discipline required.
• 3-5 years of experience.
• Experience in interviewing required.
• Experience with creative and well-rounded writing and editing required.
• Experience with designing and producing a variety of communication materials required.
• Requires proficiency in internal communications best practices, social media platforms, and publishing applications.
• Experience exhibiting professional judgment and diplomacy in handling unexpected problems and frequent interruptions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a matrix organization
• Experience in or around government affairs
• Experience working with the Fort Wayne community
• Experience with Executive communications

Responsibilities

• Identifies and carries out internal communications objectives.
• Collaborates with all layers of management to recommend and execute key communications strategies.
• Partners with internal clients to assess communication needs on strategic projects, and devises comprehensive communications plans to inform, engage, and inspire team members.
• Supports public relations and external communications efforts by contributing to media relations and corporate reputation management, supporting the development and execution of media strategies, assisting with issues and crisis communications as appropriate, analyzing media coverage to inform ongoing improvement, and creating social media content to support brand awareness and community engagement.
• Creates compelling, action-driven messages and stories, provides art direction for, and produces internal communications programs/projects in support of the overall communication strategy and key objectives.
• Leads the production of multiple communication vehicles (including publications), including writing, editing, formatting, and design of deliverables.
• Partners with graphics, vendors, and other support teams to drive communications plans and deliverables.

What This Job Offers

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