Gritter Francona · 1 day ago
Strategic Communications Specialist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expGritter Francona is a company that supports the VA health program, and they are seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist to assist in advancing the enterprise standard of care and patient experience. The role involves developing communication strategies, overseeing content creation, and leading stakeholder engagement initiatives to enhance organizational messaging and transformation efforts.
Health CareInformation ServicesInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Lead the development and execution of organizational communications strategies tailored to internal, external, technical, and non-technical audiences
Apply change leadership principles to support organizational transformation, initiatives, and evolving priorities
Serve as the primary communications advisor to senior leaders, ensuring alignment between messaging and organizational objectives
Oversee the creation, editing, and final approval of Associated Press–style narrative and multimedia communications products
Direct the development of key messages, speeches, talking points, briefing materials, executive correspondence, and leadership communications
Ensure all communications reflect the organization’s values, tone, voice, and visual identity standards
Lead and mentor a high-performing communications team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Manage contract communications resources for this area of expertise, ensuring deliverables are acceptable, of high quality, and compliant with industry standards
Coordinate workloads, timelines, and priorities using effective planning and scheduling tools
Oversee the design and delivery of digital, print, and multimedia products, ensuring content quality, accessibility, and audience relevance
Ensure consistent application of branding, visual identity, and messaging standards across all platforms
Develop and execute stakeholder engagement strategies, including events, campaigns, partnerships, and outreach initiatives
Collaborate with internal and external partners to strengthen engagement and amplify organizational messaging
Meet with authors, subject matter experts, and team representatives to: Review communications materials, Compile inputs and corrections, Resolve conflicting or incompatible comments, Deliver accurate, final publishable products
Ensure communications adhere to quality, clarity, and editorial standards
Translate complex scientific and technical concepts into plain language that is easily understood by non-specialist audiences
Ensure accuracy while maintaining clarity, relevance, and readability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related field
10+ years of professional experience in communications
At least 8 years of experience managing organizational communications functions, including communication strategy, tactical execution, messaging design and implementation
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Company
Gritter Francona
Gritter Francona specializes in health care, human resource management and IT solutions to government.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Richard Burke
Chief Operating Officer
Carl Salzano
Managing Partner
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