Assistwiththedevelopment ofmeasurable proactive and reactive external communicationstacticsand execute the tacticsin collaboration withtherest of the external communicationsteam.

Supportreputation andexternal communications leadershipinrecommendingand executingtacticsthatidentifyand cultivate meaningful recognition opportunities that will reaffirm Advocate Health’s leadership role in areas of differentiation within the health industry, driving the influence of Advocate Health as a key national voice in the industry.

Collaborate withreputation andexternal communications leadershiptocreate communications plans, oftenas part of integrated marketing campaigns, that support organization and business goals but also protect and enhance the reputation ofthe AdvocateHealth and related brands.

Track and provide recommendations to leadership around emerging trends, potential industryissuesand/or brand reputation risks, developing reactive action plans and responses as needed.

Identify,draftand executecontent creationtacticsas part of approved communications plan, including but not limited to, consumer communications,newsreleases, pitches, blogs, opinion editorials, talking points, annual reports, thought leadership articles,etc.

Under the direction ofreputation andexternal communications leadership,identifyand cultivatecritical relationships with trade reporters, key local, regional, national mediaoutletsand influencers tofacilitaterelationship building resulting in positive earned media coverage.

In collaboration withreputation andexternal communications leadership,monitorand provideexecutivesummaries and reportsof media related to customers,competitorsand the industry.

Supportreputationandexternal communications team with priority projects, communications plans and tactics as needed based on need within the department.

In collaboration withreputation andexternal communications leadership, work cross-functionally to craft communications plans that influence the thinking and behavior of key audiences and thoughtfully promote Advocate Health and its family of brands

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:

None Required.

Education Required:

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, advertising or other business-related field, or bachelor’s degree combined with relevant experience.

Experience Required:

3+years of experience in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or other business-relatedfield, including experiencerecommendingand executing comprehensive communications strategies.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

Abilityto develop communications and public relations strategiesand tacticsand effectively communicate recommendations toexternal communications leadership, under the guidance of external communications leadership

A flair for creating persuasive content and communicating effectively (and differently) depending on the medium.

Proactive, independent and takes initiative with consistent follow through.Results oriented.

Superior time management skills, withcapabilityof working with and meeting deadlines.Ability to handle tasks and complete work accurately and within a shorttimeframe

Ability to think critically,seekunderstanding ofcomplex concepts,work tosynthesize information,andcreate clarity to support sound decision-making.

Strategicthinkerwithaability to work in a team environmentoninitiativesthatdrive business results.

Thrivesin a fast-paced environment, having a change mindset and comfortable navigating ambiguity

Stronginterpersonalcommunicationsskills with the ability tocollaborate effectively withothers.

Excellent oral and written communications and relationship development skills.

Manage timelines, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness ofcommunicationactivities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

Position requiressomeworkonweekends and outside of normal business hours

Position requires some local, regional,nationaland market travel. 

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.