Strategic Internal Communications Manager

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center

Department: RUSH Strategic Internal Comm

Work Type:
Full Time

Work Schedule:

8 Hr (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)

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Pay Range: $45.59 - $66.16 per hour

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The Manager, Strategic Internal Communications develops, leads and implements enterprise internal communications strategies that promote organizational clarity, alignment and engagement across Rush University System for Health. Serving as a trusted communications advisor to leaders and cross-functional teams, this role provides counsel on message development, audience strategy, communication planning and change management for complex organizational initiatives.

In addition to leading strategic communications efforts, the manager helps shape the direction and effectiveness of the Internal Communications team by establishing editorial standards, improving workflows, cultivating high-quality storytelling and coaching colleagues through constructive feedback and collaboration. The role fosters innovation, strengthens content strategy and promotes continuous improvement across internal communications channels and processes.

The manager partners closely with senior leaders and stakeholders to ensure communications are timely, aligned, measurable and responsive to organizational needs while helping advance a connected, informed and engaged employee experience.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Seven to ten years of progressively responsible communications experience, including strategic internal communications.
• Demonstrated experience developing enterprise communications strategies and advising organizational leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading and storytelling skills.
• Strong experience leading communication planning for complex organizational initiatives and change management efforts.
• Experience developing content strategies across multiple communication channels.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and advise leaders at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring or leading cross-functional teams and projects.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience using communication analytics, survey tools and performance metrics to guide strategy.
• Strong analytical, organizational and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently while successfully leading cross-functional initiatives.
• Experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of AP Style and editorial best practices.
• Experience working collaboratively with creative professionals, vendors and business partners.
• Budget management experience preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, brand strategy, organizational development, or related field preferred.
• Experience in healthcare communications strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting executive communications and organizational leadership.
• Experience with employee engagement, organizational change communications and enterprise communication strategy.
• Experience with digital communications platforms, intranet strategy and content governance.

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• Strategic Communications
• Executive Partnership & Influence
• Strategic Thinking
• Storytelling & Message Development
• Editorial Leadership
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Project & Program Management
• Change Leadership

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