Senior Employee Communications Specialist - Human Resources Admin - Full Time 8 Hour Days Exempt Non-Union

This position serves as the senior employee communications specialist for Keck Medicine of USC. Responsible for the effective development and delivery of a wide range of communications within the health system that advance strategic employee initiatives of Keck Medicine of USC. Oversees all aspects of production for one or more health system publications and collaborates with other department partners to foster efficient consistent and timely communications. Develops and executes overall communication strategies to support employee engagement and employer branding efforts. This role partners closely with the Marketing department to lead strategic initiatives communications and strategies. Creates and establishes relationships with key leaders in the organization. This incumbent must understand the business and have a presence at key events and meetings.

Essential Duties:

• Oversees all aspects of production for one or more Keck Medicine of USC publications. Recommends content and format determines writing and editorial assignments ensures accurate cost effective and timely completion and distribution of all projects.
• Writes and edits documents for Keck Medicine of USC such as advertising copy articles memos physician and leadership announcements letters newsletters flyers banners talking points intranet sites and/ or other materials for online and/or print distribution. Provides channels for employee feedback and response from leaders Company communications to employees including emails newsletters intranet home page content etc. related to the organizations mission strategy policies and performance.
• Oversees graphic design staff to ensure a highquality ontime product when brochures and other materials are required. Selects appropriate artwork such as photos charts graphs or illustrations as needed. Ensures all communications are in accordance with brand identity and style standards and collaborates with other divisions to share content and integrate messaging as needed.
• Ensure timely news and information from Keck Medicine of USC and the Keck School of Medicine of USC is communicated strategically. Participates in staff meetings sharing information and initiating ideas that further the goals of the entire department. Create presentations communications plans and materials and provide event assistance.
• Contribute ideas write articles edit proofread healthrelated news and feature stories for internal and external print and electronic publications for Keck Medicine of USC and its entities.
• Develops and oversees publications calendars. Determines schedules and deadlines. Ensures successful and timely completion of publications and/or projects.
• Oversees content of all internal web pages and ensures content is up to date accurate and appropriate. Work with web services to develop online materials.
• Executes other duties as assigned or requested. The organization reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Required Qualifications:

• Req Bachelors Degree in journalism communications public relations or a related field

• Req 5 years Experience in a communicationsdevelopment role with increasing responsibility.
• Req Experience in writing editing and producing publications and/or marketing communications for an employeefacing audience.

• Req Proven ability as a selfstarter and problemsolver who evaluates situations articulates possible solutions and earns the respect of others by carefully listening and presenting productive responses.
• Req Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously and under stringent deadlines.
• Req Ability to successfully work in both team settings and independently on projects .
• Req Ability to think independently and develop strong communication solutions/recommendations.
• Req Proficiency in Word and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pref Masters degree in journalism communications public relations or a related field
• Pref Experience in physiciandirected communications and health plans and producing communications and publications within a health care environment.
• Pref Experience curating and editing content within Microsoft SharePoint and Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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