Communications Manager
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Somerville, NJ - USA
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Job Summary
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
TheCommunications Manageris a key member of Mass General Brighams Marketing & Communications team reporting to the Director ClinicalDepartmentand Institute Communications. This role serves as an embedded communications resource for the Neurosciences Institute Department of Neurology and Department of Neurosurgery.This roleis responsible forexecuting integrated communication plans that supporttheNeurosciences Institute Department of Neurology and Department of Managerwill work closely withtheClinicalDepartment andInstituteleadershipteamto ensure effective communication that aligns with enterprise priorities and enhances faculty and staff engagement.
A significant aspect of this role involves not only supporting the executionofcommunications plans but also the art of professional writing. TheCommunications Managerwillbe responsible fordrafting clear persuasive and engaging announcements editorial pieces internal newsletters and leadership messages. This requires a deep understanding of organizationalobjectivesand the ability to translate complex information into accessible language tailoredfordiverse audiences including clinicians researchers faculty and staff. Core elements of the position includemaintainingeditorial consistency upholdingtoneand voice standards and ensuring that all written communications reflect the institutions values and strategic priorities. The role also demands strong collaboration with subject matter experts creative teams and leadership to shape narratives that inspire action and foster a sense of shared purpose across the organization.
Success in this role will rely on close coordinated collaboration across the broader Mass General Brigham Marketing & Communications ecosystemincluding digital content brand creative media relationseditorialplanningand change managementteams.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Public Relations Communications Journalism or related field.
8 years of experience in communication with a proven track record of developing and executing successful communication strategies required
2 years in a leadership role
Demonstrated experience within a healthcare environment preferably an academic medical center or large health system.
Provenexpertisein internal engagement change management and storytelling.
Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and deliver under tight deadlines in a matrixed organization.
Exceptional writing editing verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Communication Planning and Execution: Implement comprehensive communication plans that supportthe Neurosciences Institute Department of Neurology and Department of Neurosurgery.Ensure alignment with enterprise goals and institutional change efforts.
Content Creation and Management: Develop and manage content for various communication channels including email newsletters town halls and intranet content. Ensure content quality message consistency and alignment with institutional priorities.
Internal Communications Excellence: Champion internal communications as a strategic enabler of engagement operational clarity and cultural alignment. Establish best practices including message calendars multi-channel distribution tone and voice standards and leadership visibility protocols.
Department and Institute Storytelling:Identifyand elevate stories thatshowcaseclinical excellence groundbreaking research educational innovation and faculty achievements. Collaborate with creative and content teams to produce engaging narratives.
Executive and System Leadership Engagement:Translatesystem priorities into effective departmental communications. Communicate institutional messages with clarity and credibility.
Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate closely with central Marketing & Communications teams to ensure cohesive messaging reduce duplication and maximize impact. Participate in cross-enterprise campaigns and initiatives.
Measurement and Continuous Improvement: Use data and stakeholder feedback to refine strategy and drive iterative improvements.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills/Abilities/Competencies:
Collaboration: Build productive partnerships with clinical academic research and central communications stakeholders.
Digital Savvy: Leverage intranet tools analytics platforms and content management systems to drive engagement.
Measurement & Analytics:Interpretdata andapply insights to refine communications tactics.
Change Management: Guide departments through organizational changes with clear empathetic messaging.
Storytelling & Content Development: Craft compelling narratives that resonate with diverse internal audiences.
Adaptability: Navigate shifting priorities and evolving institutional structures with agility and resilience.
Attention to Detail:Maintainhigh standardsfor accuracy brand consistency and messaging quality.
Working Conditions:
Remote M-F eastern standard business hours. Requires a quiet secure working station
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$99465.60 - $144643.20/AnnualGrade
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Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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Manager
About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
