Senior Manager, Communications

Emory•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Communications Manager oversees and manages complex communications initiatives that impact the strategy of Emory Healthcare. Works closely with executive leadership to create detailed messaging for staff and physicians. This individual manages communications related to employee and physician engagement, nursing initiatives, human resources and facilities/building matters. In addition to internal communications, this person will partner with Media Relations for external communications. The ideal candidate is highly strategic with the ability to adapt content for both internal and external audiences. The Senior Communications Manager needs to identify what should be shared with employees or media, then be able to work collaboratively with executives, Communications, Marketing and Media Relations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, English, Marketing or other related field
Six years of experience writing, editing and public relations/media knowledge with excellent communication and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Highly strategic with the ability to adapt content for both internal and external audiences.

Responsibilities

Oversees and manages complex communications initiatives that impact the strategy of Emory Healthcare.
Works closely with executive leadership to create detailed messaging for staff and physicians.
Manages communications related to employee and physician engagement, nursing initiatives, human resources and facilities/building matters.
Partners with Media Relations for external communications.
Identifies what should be shared with employees or media.
Works collaboratively with executives, Communications, Marketing and Media Relations.
Plan, coordinate, pitch and manage comprehensive local, regional and national media coverage and media relations activities for the hospitals, clinics and service lines.
Cultivate strong working relationships with local, regional and national news media to promote positive storytelling and messaging to targeted audiences.
Write, edit and distribute press releases, pitches, media advisories and other content for media.
Maintain familiarity with various media outlets locally, regionally and nationally to keep abreast of trends and market data.
Provide media training to physicians, staff and leaders to instill confidence in on-camera presence for interviews and other speaking engagements.