Communications Specialist

Quick Facts

• Role: Communications Specialist

Description

Support proactive, research-based communications to build awareness, understanding, acceptance, and/or preference for Sutter Health. Plan, write, edit, and implement long- and short-term programs and campaigns across online platforms, digital media, print, and other outreach strategies. Serve as a key communications partner for integrated storytelling, reputation management, and internal/event communications.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement communications initiatives, including scheduling, research, writing/production, editing, and distribution

• Create and edit high-quality content for internal and external audiences (stories, articles, news releases, web, social posts, memos/letters, infographics, scripts, brochures, videos, presentations)

• Apply Associated Press Style and publication style guide standards; edit others’ work

• Use internal research/data to develop key messages and content opportunities

• Coordinate with subject-matter experts and communications colleagues to identify and develop story topics and sources

• Maintain detailed records of interviews and approvals

• Support enterprise and market communications, including multi-channel PR and storytelling aligned to mission and strategy

• Support external media relations: monitor coverage, manage reputational issues, research and write press releases/pitches/statements

• Support video conferencing, phone, and live interviews; assist with event PR coverage and rotating media on-call

• Coordinate media training and prepare message documents for spokespeople

• Manage content design/execution for newsletters, presentations, and leader bylined articles

• Develop and distribute systemwide internal messages, maintain internal communications plan/calendar, and provide copy editing

• Support internal platform/database management (internal first up team platform)

• Oversee communications standards and quality: accuracy, error-free materials, timely delivery, and budget adherence

• Manage vendor/freelancer/agency relationships; support legal/crisis communications

• Measure communications performance using qualitative/quantitative metrics and analytics

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Public Relations (PR) or related field (or equivalent experience accepted)

• 2 years of recent relevant experience

• Professional writing and editing skills with knowledge of Associated Press Style and publication style guides

• Ability to plan and execute communications projects and maintain production schedules, timelines, and budgets

• Knowledge of strategic communications planning and brand/corporate identity principles

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (advanced PowerPoint and Excel) plus basic HTML and experience with web/content tools

Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards program including a comprehensive benefits package

• Full-time, days schedule (Monday–Friday); occasional weekend requirements