Communications Manager

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What you will accomplish in this role

As a member of the HCA Healthcare Change Management and Communications Team, the Communications Manager will lead the development and execution of communications both enterprise-wide and for targeted facilities undergoing implementation to drive awareness and alignment around Digital Transformation & Innovation and digital transformation initiatives and a culture of innovation. This position will work collaboratively across multiple HCA Healthcare organizations to communicate to diverse audience of corporate and field-based stakeholders. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Work directly with Director of Communications to oversee the development, coordination and execution of communications strategies to support DT&I objectives
• Lead execution of the creation of communications plans and packages that support multiple DT&I implementations and large-scale change management initiatives from conception to implementation
• Develop adjustments and additions to existing implementation communication plans and packages
• Create and/or consult on communications materials for internal stakeholders in support of DT&I initiatives at HCA Healthcare facilities and corporate leadership
• Manage cross-functional colleagues and contractors (as needed) who assist or lead a facility communications plan
• Collaborate with Director of Comms to coordinate with division communications leadership to drive accountability of local communications activation
• Display excellent writing, editing and organizational skills to support implementation communications
• Proofread communications materials for consistency, adherence to style/messaging guide, and factual accuracy
• Monitor and report on key metrics for internal communication channels
• Collaborate with Director of Comms to build executive briefings on initiative updates to increase transparency with leadership
• Maintain DT&I media asset library including organization of and connectivity to required consent forms
• Provide visual design elements to communications projects as needed
• Align with Change Management colleagues to understand implications of facility-focused change activities that may require adjusted messaging, cadence and media vehicles as necessary
• Collaborate with other departments on communications materials to ensure content and messages are consistent with the organization’s writing style, voice and tone
• Support DT&I’s innovation initiatives at HCA Healthcare hospitals and further organizational goals as needed
• Performs other duties as directed by manager in support goals and objectives
• Collaborate with Director of Comms to oversee communication material development, deployment and presentation for HCA stakeholders to ensure that program vision and strategy is consistently conveyed

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations or a related relevant field
• Master’s degree preferred
• 8 or more years’ experience in communications or a related field
• Change management training, certification or licensing preferred
• Public relations accreditation (APR) preferred
• Position located in Nashville, TN
• Ability to travel up to 25% required

At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to fostering a culture of growth that allows you to build the career of a lifetime. We encourage you to apply for our Communications Manager today. We review all applications promptly, and qualified candidates will be contacted to continue the process. Join us!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.