Program Director - Internal Communications

Job Description

Responsibilities

This role has a hybrid schedule with 3 days in office and 2 days flex-remote)

Join a dynamic organization driven by our passion for healthcare. UHS is seeking talented individuals who are eager to contribute their expertise and pursue rewarding careers.

As a leader in acute care and behavioral health, UHS provides high-quality care to over 3 million patients annually, across our national network of facilities.

The UHS Corporate PR & Communications Department is hiring a to spearhead the platforms, content, promotion and measurement of internal communications, driving understanding, commitment and engagement among UHS employees.

Key Responsibilities include :

• Drive development of programs, initiatives, and campaigns targeted to internal audiences
• Promote positive news internally across multiple channels / platforms to increase employees’ connection with the company and to help them identify their contribution toward its success
• Develop and communicate business news, functional area education, company accolades and timely initiatives
• Support Divisional Presidents in developing and delivering regular business updates to their hospital / facility target groups
• Work with IS on development and periodic refresh of platforms that enable company and departmental collaboration and information-sharing needs
• Write, edit, format, distribute and post announcements, news articles, electronic displays, videos and presentations
• Monitor industry trends and evolves platforms as newer approaches emerge. Reports metrics and seeks to continuously increase access to, and meaningful consumption of, internal communication
• Support information flow and energizes , employees globally, or subsets thereof, at Corporate, at hospital facilities, and / or within specific functional areas
• Coordinate Corporate Office messaging, signage and specific projects in collaboration with Facilities and HR
• Develop content for digital platforms in support of annual leadership conference
• Maintain ownership of Corporate intranet, providing timely content updates and guidance / support for department level pages
• Serves as main point of contact for identified external vendors supporting communications platforms, including video creation and photography

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing / Communications / Journalism or related field with 5+ years' experience in communications, marketing, or similar field in corporate or agency setting required.

• Superb written / verbal communication skills
• Ability to distill complex information into engaging storytelling
• Excellent writing / editing / proofing skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Efficient multi-tasking capabilities
• Excellent project management and organizational skills
• Team player working collaboratively across the organization
• Strong working experience in a fast-paced, changing culture
• Must thrive in an entrepreneurial and less structured environment.
• Strong computer skills with proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint
• Healthcare experience preferred

This opportunity provides a rewarding career, challenging and rewarding work environment as well as growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries, including competitive compensation, excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan, and k with company match.