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Ascension · 2 months ago

Internal Communications Specialist - Austin, TX

US-TX-Austin

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care. The Internal Communications Specialist will help develop and implement strategic internal communications focused on enhancing associate experience and strengthening the culture of the organization.

CharityHealth CareHospitalNon Profit

Responsibilities

Assist with implementing an internal communications plan and content that combines big-picture thinking with a localized voice

Communicate in a way that creates clarity, simplifies messages and aligns with organizational strategy

Independently manage a varied workload in an environment with competing priorities

Collaborate with colleagues across the local market as well as enterprise-wide teams to ensure alignment and best practice

Draft communications with special attention to detail, enhanced clarity and clear call to action

Ensure that communications reflect the Mission, Vision and Values of Ascension as a healing ministry of the Catholic Church

Proactively identify trends, risks, challenges and propose solutions to process adoption and in support of change communication efforts

Manage a content and editorial calendar to streamline communications across all channels, building awareness of and engagement with priority initiatives

Develop a ‘journalist’ mindset as you look for stories that will celebrate our associates and the inspirational work they do in service to our Mission

Maintain flexible availability and responsiveness both during and outside of normal work hours, as necessary

Qualification

Internal communicationsContent developmentProject managementWriting for diverse audiencesCommunications best practicesDecisive judgmentCritical thinkingCollaborationAttention to detail

Required

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required

1-2 years working in a communications role where you were adept at the rapid development of content in support of local business goals and organizational communications needs

Collaborating closely with other communications or marketing functions within the organization

Writing for all types of audiences across communications platforms, including intranet, email and video scripting

Executing against communications plans and campaigns, including change communications, and measuring effectiveness against established KPIs

Planning and managing a coordinated content approach

Working within a project management software/workflow

Excellent writing and project management skills

Critical thinking and decisive judgment

Knowledge of communications best practices and standards

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment