Senior Manager of Executive Communications

Additional Information About the Role

The Senior Manager of Executive Communications advances BJC’s brand and objectives by leading the development of concise and impactful internal and external communications that reflect our brand, values and the distinctive voice of executive leadership. A member of the BJC Marketing & Communications team, the person in this role is responsible for strategy development, along with organizing, coordinating and executing multi-channel communications and activities on behalf of the BJC executive leadership team. Areas of significant work include presentation development, speechwriting and messaging.

Candidate must live in Missouri/Illinois metro area – this is a hybrid position.

Overview

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis, southern Illinois and southeast Missouri regions. With net revenues of $6.3 billion and more than 30,000 employees, BJC serves patients and their families in urban, suburban and rural communities through its 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice.

BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefits in the state of Missouri. BJC and its hospitals and health service organizations provide $785.9 million annually in community benefit. That includes $410.6 million in charity care and other financial assistance to patients to ensure medical care regardless of their ability to pay. In addition, BJC provides additional community benefits through commitments to research, emergency preparedness, regional health care safety net services, health literacy, community outreach and community health programs and regional economic development.

BJC’s patients have access to the latest advances in medical science and technology through a formal affiliation between Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital with the renowned Washington University School of Medicine, which consistently ranks among the top medical schools in the country.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

This role sets the strategy and development of the BJC HealthCare executive communications program to elevate presence internally and externally. Builds strong relationships with and serves as a trusted advisor to members of the BJC Executive Leaders team, providing consultation and guidance as we advance their visibility and promote them as industry thought leaders externally, and engaging, caring and credible leaders internally.

Responsibilities

Manages individual(s) including but not limited to: hires, trains, assigns work, manages and evaluates performance, conducts professional development plans. Ensures that the productivity and actions of that group meet/support the overall operational goals of the department as established by department leadership.

Develops and adheres to departmental staffing, revenue and/or expense budgets. Responds to changes in the business which may affect the ability to achieve the budget goals.

Sets the strategy for executive communications across BJC, including the development of a compelling narrative to be delivered by BJC’s leadership team in the form of speeches, presentations, social media posts, white papers, blogs, op-eds, or scripts – in essence, whatever the message requires.

Writes crisp and captivating content for both internal and external audiences.

Contributes to BJC’s thought leadership program, positioning our leaders to offer a unique and credible perspective on topics relevant to our consumers using traditional and social media.

Works with Media Relations leadership, digital marketing leadership and other MarComm leaders to develop and facilitate external components of the executive leadership communication strategy

Minimum Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience

5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

5-10 years

Preferred Requirements

Education

Master’s Degree

Experience

10+ years

Supervisor Experience

10+ years

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer