JOB TITLE: Manager, Regional Platform Internal Communications (North East Region)

LOCATION: 620 Baltimore Drive

DEPARTMENT: Corporate Communications

WORK SCHEDULE: Days

WORK TYPE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)

JOB SUMMARY:

The first level of full management authority for a subfunction, department or single function of communications where serving as the communication consultant and manager of strategic communication programs, processes, programs and duties for assigned hospitals and the Region are the primary duties. Develops, facilitates and implements the hospital’s and Region’s internal communication strategy and plan in consultation with their leadership teams, physicians and employees and Marketing and Communication leadership. Oversees all related Internal Communications activity in concert with the Director Regional/Platform communication and Corporate Communication leadership using and creating diverse channels and content to engage employees and physicians at all levels across the Region. Serves as liaison between hospitals and regional leaders to Marketing and Communication and manages cross functional teams to design and implement strategic communication programs. May have some external and systemwide communication duties as assigned. Areas of expertise include strategic communication planning and measurement, project management, relationship building, creating engaging content for all channels and audiences, collaborating and achieving results with leaders, employees, physicians at all levels.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

People Management, Builds Relationships, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Mentoring Skills, Project Management

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Marketing or related field -Required

EXPERIENCE/OTHER QUALIFICATION:

Minimum of 5 years of related experience in communication, preferably strategic internal communication – Required

Experience in healthcare a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is typically performed in an office environment. Travel may be required. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

About Geisinger

One of the nation’s most innovative health services organizations, Geisinger serves more than 1.5 million patients in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The system includes 13 hospital campuses, a nearly 600,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. A physician-led organization, with approximately 32,000 employees and more than 1,800 employed physicians, Geisinger leverages an estimated $12.7 billion positive annual impact on the Pennsylvania and New Jersey economies. Repeatedly recognized nationally for integration, quality and service, Geisinger has a long-standing commitment to patient care, medical education, research and community service. For more information, visit geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.  We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

*Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit.