Strategic Communications Partner

Moda Health•Portland, OR

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time hybrid position based in Portland, Oregon. The Strategic Communications Partner is a key member of the Strategic Communications team, responsible for building and protecting the reputation of all brands within the Moda Partners family of companies. This role supports engagement across multiple audience groups through the development and execution of effective communication strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, marketing or a related field or equivalent experience.
5+ years’ experience in strategic marketing and/or communications.
Strong writing and editing skills, with proficiency in AP style.
Ability to lead medium-sized campaigns and projects requiring strategic planning, cross-functional alignment, and budget management.
Ability to articulate communication strategies and incorporate stakeholder feedback effectively.
Proficiency in MS Office, intermediate skills in Adobe Creative Suite, experience with marketing project management software.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to represent company values and brand standards both internally and externally.
Demonstrated project management and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and proactively identify opportunities to strengthen communications and elevate the quality and impact of work.

Nice To Haves

Video production experience, including concepting, scripting and vendor management.
Intermediate proficiency in Marketo.
2+ years of experience in media relations and crisis communications.
2+ years of experience in online reputation management.
2+ years of experience in event and sponsorship communications.
Proficiency with Sprout Social, or other social media management platforms.
Healthcare industry experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop integrated communication strategies in partnership with audience owners and business stakeholders to drive engagement across multiple audience groups.
Conduct research and information gathering, translate insights into strategic recommendations, and align teams around objectives, audiences, messaging, and channels.
Develop robust, inspiring creative briefs and lead strategic briefings that translate business and communications objectives into clear creative opportunities.
Serve as a bridge between strategy and creative execution, providing context, direction, and audience insight to enable strong, on-brand work.
Lead cross-functional communications campaigns and projects from strategy through execution, collaborating with creative partners, subject matter experts, digital teams, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality work that supports business outcomes.
Facilitate brainstorming and creative strategy sessions, providing strong creative judgment and ensuring communications solutions reflect strategic objectives, audience needs, brand standards, and best practices.
Write, edit, and coordinate content across communication strategies, campaigns, and internal communications initiatives, ensuring messaging is clear, compelling, consistent, and aligned with brand standards.
Develop and deliver proof-of-performance reporting that measures project success, impact, ROI, and key learnings.
Use insights and performance data to optimize future strategies, content, and campaigns.
Manage project timelines, budgets, status reporting, and communications to ensure effective execution.
Lead internal project status meetings and manage external vendors as needed, including developing Statements of Work (SOWs), overseeing deliverables, and ensuring quality and brand alignment.
Serve as a communications subject matter expert across the organization, connecting initiatives and audiences, identifying opportunities for proactive communications, supporting a seamless customer journey, and strengthening brand reputation.
Lead internal communications initiatives in partnership with business and functional teams, developing and disseminating content that informs, engages, and supports organizational priorities.
Support Manager, Strategic Communications with proactive and reactive media relations and crisis communications, applying sound judgment and established communications practices.
Identify, develop, and optimize social media content that supports broader communication strategies and audience engagement goals.
Stay informed on communications trends, emerging channels, and industry best practices to continuously elevate the strategic value, creativity, and effectiveness of the Strategic Communications team.
Perform Other Duties as Assigned