GENERAL SUMMARY: The Specialist is responsible for providing strategic communications and engagement support for key internal partners with a focus on initiatives that include community outreach and connection. Committed to continuous learning and supporting a well-informed, highly-engaged workforce, the specialist will create highly engaging content and informational resources across all audiences including key messages, draft development, social media, video and digital content. The specialist will also identify storytelling opportunities, assist with the execution of communication plans, and support the broader efforts of the System Communications team. This position reports to the Manager of System Communications. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: + Supports Communications operations by developing and editing content for major daily, weekly, monthly and specialty communications – with emphasis on engagement, integration and alignment across sites + Creates and edits timely, relevant and highly engaging content to support the health system’s intranet resource OneHENRY + Supports social media, video and other digital content strategies as directed + Assists with implementation and maintenance of digital employee communication strategies including texting and other mobile communications + Assists with the development of communication plans and content for key audiences – covering major system news and initiatives, announcements and programs, partnering closely with other communications team members to inform and engage + Helps to coordinate messaging and information sharing across communications teams for major system-wide initiatives, announcements, programs and other news + Assists with team member engagement and recognitions strategies and events as needed + Works closely with communications leaders to develop metrics to track engagement with internal communications platforms EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: + Minimum of Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in Public Relations, Communications or a related field – or equivalent. + A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in public relations, communications, or a related field, with increasing responsibility. + Exceptional oral, written and digital communication skills. + Excellent people skills – works extremely well with a broad cross-section of team members + Must be a critical thinker, able to distill and communication complex medical and other concepts across broad audiences + Must be guided by a passion for storytelling, natural curiosity and a collaborative “client partner” orientation. + Able to manage multiple projects, accounts and complex issues with an orientation to strategic focus, innovation, creativity and attention to detail and accuracy. Additional Information + Organization: Henry Ford Macomb - Oakland Hospitals + Department: AMG Chgbk Behavioral Hlth + Shift: Day Job + Union Code: Not Applicable Additional Details This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above. Overview Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers . Benefits The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.