Public Affairs Manager

ABOUT ADVOCATE HEALTH CARE:

In December of 2022, Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health came together to create Advocate Health. Together as one integrated health care system, Advocate Health can now do more, be better and go faster to deliver the best health outcomes, make care more accessible and affordable to all, and help more people live well.

* 3rd Largest Nonprofit Health Care Organization in the United States

* 67 Hospitals Across 6 States

* 1K Sites of Care

* 150K Team Members

* 40K Nurses

* 21K Physicians

* 6M Patients

* $5B in Community Benefit

We're compelled by what's possible. Advocate Health is redefining how, when and where care is delivered to help people live well. We're providing equitable care for all in our communities and using our combined strength and expertise to deliver better outcomes at a lower cost.

This Public Affairs Manager will be responsible for internal and external communications, executive communications, as well as issues and crisis management. Focus is on providing creative, strategic and comprehensive communication that will further elevate Advocate Health and its senior leaders. Leader will be accountable for managing internal communication across the enterprise, providing executive communications support and other key organizational initiatives to drive growth.

Major Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and execution of an internal and external communications strategy, to ensure effective communication across the organization in support of business goals and objectives.

• Manages the strategic communications needs of executives and key departments by providing appropriate counsel and comprehensive communications solutions to meet Advocate Health's business priorities.

• Plans, directs and organizes content for Advocate Health's publications and communications in support of the organization's multi-faceted content strategy.

• Drives collaboration with all departments on broad, digital first communication approach to internal and external audiences.

• Oversees the design, production and distribution of communication through various vehicles and platforms.

• Plan for and respond quickly and effectively in the event of a crisis. Prepare response strategy in conjunction with site and system executives.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

• None Required.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism or related field.

Experience Required:

• Typically requires 7 years of experience in in supporting public affairs, public relations, internal communications or issues management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Strong written and oral communications

• Deadline oriented, the ability to handle multiple tasks and complete work accurately and within a short timeframe

• Self-starter, ability to advance key projects independently

• Strategic thinking

• Problem-solving skills

• Executive sensibility

• Proven ability to navigate complex and time sensitive matters

• Results oriented

• Flexibility is necessary and long hours are often required

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• This position requires travel, therefore, will be exposed to weather and road conditions.

• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

• Exposed to a normal office environment.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.