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The Communications Manager manages company-wide internal communications programs and activities, from development of strategy, messaging and planning through execution and measurement of internal message deliverables. The objective is to ensure all employees are kept informed about business initiatives and culture, with a goal of motivating and inspiring. The position works closely with senior executives across the organization to establish organizational messaging and delivery across channels, including speaking points for leaders and managers, intranet, emails, social media, and newsletter/town halls. Additionally, the Communications Manager will lead and manage corporate/executive events and corporate external communications.

Responsibilities:

• Drive internal communications strategy development in conjunction with executive leadership.

• Develop and maintain cross-functional relationships across the business to ensure seamless communication.

• Create integrated communication plans that are aligned with the enterprise strategy, upcoming business deliverables and initiatives, while ensuring communications are developed, approved, and executed on time and with quality.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures for communicating on behalf of the organization that represents the corporate identity and promotes and supports company goals and culture.

• Work closely with divisional leadership to implement a divisional communication rhythm of promoting the values and culture.

• Plan, edit and write content for a variety of communications mediums (e.g., staff, intranet, video, or regular email bulletin.

• Provide thought leadership to help drive effective communications strategy and communication plans.

• Recommend communication opportunities for key executives and ensure messaging is delivered to all appropriate parties.

• Deliver presentation content for executive use at organizational events, such as board meetings, quarterly business reviews and site visits.

• Ensure internal communication messages are consistent with external communication messages.

• Develop internal communication success metrics and conduct surveys to monitor impact.

• Coordinate and plan with divisional personnel on the format and timing of employee appreciation events.

• Amplify marketing messaging and content on company’s social media platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field required.

• 6+ years of experience in internal communications.

• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills as well as the journalistic ability to source stories from employees.

• Strong program management skills and creative ability to devise communication strategies.

• Strong speaking and presentation skills required.

• Familiarity with information technology, including social media, intranet technology and video communication required

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BGSF is working with a client whose sole focus is to improve health care for the public by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in the quality of care they provide, to identify a direct hire Media Manager to join their growing team.

This position is hybrid- does require coming to office every (or every other) Wednesday.

Overview

Work closely with national healthcare consumer, policy, and trade reporters, with a particular focus on Washington, D.C.-based media outlets, on proactive and reactive media relations.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the development and implementation of strategic public relations.
• Liaises with leadership, subject matter experts and other stakeholders to escalate
• Works to obtain top-tier press coverage in D.C.-based print, broadcast and online media.
• Conducts day-to-day media relations.
• Efficiently responds to media inquiries to provide accurate information
• Leverages existing media relationships and cultivates new contacts.
• Coordinates press conferences, editorial meetings and other public relations events.
• Maintains a keen understanding of pressing industry topics and media stories in healthcare and government.
• Writes and proofreads news releases, media statements, talking points and bylines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism and/or English required.
• 7-10 years of experience in a public affairs or media relations role.
• Thorough knowledge of the healthcare business and policy landscape.
• Solid knowledge of Meltwater, Cision or other media monitoring platforms
• Existing relationships with strong contacts inside the Beltway.
• Healthcare experience.

BGSF

BGSF is working with a client whose sole focus is to improve health care for the public by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in the quality of care they provide, to identify a direct hire Media Manager to join their growing team.

This position is hybrid- 2 days a week in office (Wednesday and 1 additional day).

Overview

Responsible for leading the day-to-day development and execution of communications to support the President & CEO, as well as supporting the Enterprise’s overarching thought leadership platform. Drive and define the thought leadership platform for the President & CEO to amplify his voice within health care and tell the company’s story globally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary communications liaison for the CEO and lead the day-to-day development and execution of executive communications to support the CEO.
• Create and drive clearly defined CEO messages across all channels, reaching and engaging key stakeholders including business partners, customers, employees, local communities, media and other influencers, policy makers, and regulatory authorities.
• Manage end-to-end CEO-related messages including internal events and recognition programs, social media, speeches, thought leadership opportunities, video messages, and website content that align with the overall communications strategy.
• Create compelling CEO presentations and digital assets in partnership with the creative and design team.
• Oversee the creation and execution of a robust CEO content strategy for earned media opportunities and social media channels in partnership with traditional and social media teams,
• Work collaboratively with Enterprise-wide and business unit leadership and peers to identify high impact communications opportunities to enhance CEO image and reputation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years communications experience including:
• Experience developing senior leadership communications programs and platforms.
• Experience developing and writing CEO-level speeches/presentations and other support materials.
• Deep writing experience, ideally with an early foundation in a corporate or agency setting, and/or prior work as a reporter/journalist.
• Must be highly skilled in PowerPoint
• Must be experienced in preparing scripts for broadcast, and in writing for teleprompters
• Must exercise good judgement in understanding political sensitivities of particular audiences and tailoring general messages to specific circumstances
• Proven track record of success in health care message creation.
• Previous experience designing and implementing creative and impactful communications strategies for C-suite executives.

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