Communications Manager

Under direction of the AVP, Communications, the Communication Manager will be responsible for day-to-day external and internal communications that promote the MJHS mission, vision, core values, programs, services and people. Responsibilities include pitching stories and securing news coverage; developing written content to be disseminated via various distribution channels; seeking, supporting and managing community event opportunities; cultivating and seeking opportunities for MJHS spokespeople and influencers; writing and submitting awards nominations and journal ads; supporting media training; proofreading, copyediting; maintaining media lists; and monitoring MJHS and competitor coverage.

At MJHS, we are more than a workplace; we are a supportive community committed to excellence, respect, and providing high-quality, personalized health care services. We foster collaboration, celebrate achievements, and promote fairness for all. Our contributions are recognized with comprehensive compensation and benefits, career development, and the opportunity for a healthy work-life balance, advancement within our organization and the fulfillment of having a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

Benefits include:

• Tuition Reimbursement for all full and part-time staff
• Generous paid time off, including your birthday!
• Affordable and comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage for employee and family members
• Two retirement plans! 403(b) AND Employer Paid Pension
• Flexible spending
• And MORE!

MJHS companies are qualified employers under the Federal Government’s Paid Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

• →Assist AVP, Communications with the implementation of a multi-faceted communications plan that supports MJHS system as a whole and each line of business
• →Manage the pitch/editorial/events calendar and collaborate with social media coordinator to plan content roll-out across social media platforms
• →Research, cultivate and maintain media relationships with key reporters, editors, producers and bookers, as well as pitch news stories
• →Help identify, cultivate, prepare and support MJHS spokespeople and influencers for disseminating MJHS key messages
• →Responsibility: Use media monitoring software and other services for ongoing tracking and reporting
• →Draft and refine communications content, including news releases, newsletter copy, talking points, backgrounders, social media, internal website content and other deliverables as assigned
• →Assist with crisis communications, if and as needed
• →In coordination with social media coordinator, help conceptualize, script, direct and produce video content that can be used for pitches and online content
• →Responsibility: Manage the process for capturing and organizing photo/video consent forms and images
• →Help ensure brand consistency across messaging, collateral and channels
• →Serve as primary lead for community events such as parades, walks and other public activities, plus provide ongoing support for fundraising events, campaigns and other organizational efforts
• →Find opportunities to adapt marketing materials for media pitches and opportunities
• →Engage in special projects, tracking monthly invoices and other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, journalism, communications or related field
• 4-6 years of relevant experience working in journalism, communications, public relations, brand management or related fields
• Experience with AP Stylebook as well as media monitoring, metrics, tracking, analyzing and reporting news coverage
• Content generation expertise for social media platforms including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Threads, LinkedIn, Pinterest and YouTube
• Strong proofreading and editing skills
• Able to exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality with critical and sensitive information
• Inquisitive with strong organizational and critical thinking skills, as well as natural ability to positively connect with others
• Possess event planning skills and flexibility to occasionally support evening and weekend events
• Ability to work with a highly collaborative team, take initiative and oversee multiple projects simultaneously while managing different priorities
• Experience with photography, video editing and digital asset management platforms are a plus