Communications Specialist

Job Description:

The Communications Specialist assists in building and maintaining mutually beneficial relationships between Intermountain Health and its key internal and external stakeholders through the consistent use of best- practice communication tools. The incumbent helps research, plan, produce, coordinate, and effectively communicate key messages, initiatives, policies, programs, and other activities of Intermountain Health to various audiences.

Essential Functions

• Plans, researches, writes, edits, proofreads, produces, and distributes various communications (e.g., print, digital) for both internal and external audiences. Achieves desired results on time and under budget.  
• Evaluates and measures communications, keeps pace with technology, uses creativity, and maintains technical accuracy to ensure quality and effectiveness of deliverables and messages. 
• Works with key stakeholders and team leaders to execute strategic planning activities for the department and for individual projects.  
• Serves as an important contributor to assigned team or sub-function and utilizes competencies in multiple areas (e.g., building trust, communicating, contributing to team success, decision making, managing work). 
• Partners with internal stakeholders and external vendors, when appropriate, to support areas of responsibility and priority projects. 

Skills

• Communication
• Project Management
• Social Media
• Writing
• Strategic Communication
• Communication Analytics
• Communication Metrics
• Content Creation

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in communications, media relations, journalism, public relations or related field. 
• Demonstrates exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrates familiarity with communication metrics and analytics tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, English, business or a related college major involving communications skills and critical thinking. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified.
• Two (2) years of experience in communications, media relations, journalism, public relations or related field.
• Experience in Healthcare communications

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for the employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors require the employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.

Location:

Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center

Work City:

Murray

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. 

$31.01 - $48.84

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here.

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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