General Summary:
The Specialist, Public Relations & Communications supports strategic communications and engagement efforts to support hospital campuses, medical centers and other regionally based services. Committed to continuous learning; supporting a well-informed, highly engaged workforce; and being a key contributor to organizational growth, the specialist will create highly engaging content and informational resources, identify storytelling opportunities, assist with the execution of communication plans, and support the broader efforts of the regional public relations and communications team. This position reports to the Manager, Public Relations & Communications.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Professional/Creative Writing or a related field is required.
A minimum of two (2) years' experience in public relations, communications, or a related field, with increasing responsibility.
Exceptional oral, written and digital communication skills.
Excellent people skills and works extremely well with a broad cross-section of team members.
Must be a critical thinker, able to communicate complex medical and other concepts across broad audiences.
Must be guided by a passion for storytelling, natural curiosity and a collaborative client partner orientation.
Able to manage multiple projects, accounts and complex issues with an orientation to strategic focus, innovation, creativity and attention to detail and accuracy.
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
Department: Marketing_Public Rel - HFMH
Shift: Day Job
Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan's largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more athenryford.com.
Benefits
Whether it's offering a new medical option, helping you make healthier lifestyle choices or making the employee enrollment selection experience easier, it's all about choice. Henry Ford Health has a new approach for its employee benefits program - My Choice Rewards. My Choice Rewards is a program as diverse as the people it serves. There are dozens of options for all of our employees including compensation, benefits, work/life balance and learning - options that enhance your career and add value to your personal life. As an employee you are provided access to Retirement Programs, an Employee Assistance Program (Henry Ford Enhanced), Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Employee Health and Wellness, and a whole host of other benefits and services. Employee's classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.