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Head of UW Medical Center Communications, UW Medicine Strategic Communications
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$135k–$150k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Posted 20d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary communications leader for UW Medical Center, providing strategic counsel to the CEO and executive team. Oversee hospital-wide communications planning, content creation, and the supervision of content creators to enhance the organization's reputation.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in communications and at least five years of progressive leadership experience in communications. Candidates should have expertise in change management, executive support, and internal communications within a large organization.
Full job description
Job Description
UW Medicine Strategic Communications has an outstanding opportunity for a Head of UW Medical Center Communications to join their team.
About this Opportunity
Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, the Head of UW Medical Center Communications is the primary communications leader for UW Medical Center within UW Medicine’s systemwide Strategic Communications team. This new, highly visible role partners closely with the UWMC CEO, executive team and other senior leaders to shape clear, timely and effective communications for one of the world’s foremost academic health centers.
The successful candidate will bring strategic judgment, collaborative leadership, change management expertise and a commitment to integrity, kindness, equity and the UW Medicine mission.
Key Responsibilities
UW Medical Center Communications Strategic Leadership – 60%
Serve as a high-level communications strategist for UWMC - across campuses – making key decisions, providing sound counsel to leadership, designing recommendations, proactively creating communication strategy and overseeing implementation.
Partner closely with the UWMC CEO as a communications chief of staff, managing executive communications priorities, preparing the CEO for key communications and representing the CEO’s communications interests in appropriate forums.
Lead hospital wide communications planning and project intake, strengthen UWMC’s reputation through strategic storytelling, and align communications with Strategic Communications peers, Harborview Medical Center Communications and other key partners.
Editing and supervision of UWMC Content Creators – 15%
Provide skilled, swift and accurate editing of the work of writers and other content contributors.
Perform dotted line supervision of senior writers – and occasionally social media specialists – producing content related to UWMC.
Work closely with the Director of Internal Communications in partnered supervision of the senior writers working on UWMC content.
Content Creation – 20%
Develop high quality messaging and materials to address communication needs.
Play a key role in the design and creation of messaging and materials for the UWMC Board, UWMC employees, community leaders and other high-impact audiences.
Other Duties as Assigned – 5%
Required Qualifications
To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in communications or related field
Five years of progressive responsibility in communications leadership, preferably serving as the communications head of an entire organization
Additional Qualifications
Supervisory experience, preferably of writers
Experience in communications planning and project management for large-scale projects
Experience editing and ensuring high-quality, accurate deliverables
Experience performing the duties of a communications right hand/communications chief of staff to a high level executive leader of a medium-to-large organization
Change management experience and expertise
Internal communications experience and expertise
Experience building and expanding an organization’s reputation within external communities
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
Sound judgement and the ability to exercise discretion
An authentically and consistently good listener
Exceptional skills in relationship-building and collaboration
Proven ability to work seamlessly and graciously with peer leaders to align with overarching strategy and reduce duplicative or siloed work; the willingness to defer to systemwide strategy and leaders as needed
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-change environment, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and daily content deadlines
Understanding of and commitment to healthcare equity and inclusive communications practices
A strategic and resourceful problem-solver
Strong writer and oral communicator, able to ensure accuracy and excellence in all deliverables
Knowledge and understanding of communications best practices
Extensive experience with internal/employee communications
Experience engaging with employees via an organizational intranet
High level of computer literacy skills
Ability to occasionally work outside of traditional hours to support urgent issues as needed
Demonstrated integrity
Desired Qualifications
Ten years of progressively responsible experience in communications strategy development, planning and execution
Advanced degree in communications or related field
Experience partnering with a high-level strategic peer with responsibility for communications of an entire hospital or system
Experience working in a healthcare setting, preferably within a hospital
Familiarity with AP style and ability to adhere to brand guidelines
Prior experience working in a large, complex organization
Willingness to drive strong results with limited resources
Knowledge of accessibility best practices
Working Conditions
Ability to work outside of typical business hours as needed to address urgent situations. As an essential and hybrid position, the individual is required to work remotely when the University is under suspended operations due to inclement weather, etc.
Hybrid – Approximately one day per week on site at a UW Medical Center – Montlake campus, one day per week on site at the UW Medical Center – Northwest campus, and one day per month in South Lake Union (with the option for more days in-office as desired). This position may also need to sometimes be onsite locally for interviewing, reporting, and/or multimedia creation
About the Team
UW Medicine’s Strategic Communications team helps advance the organization’s mission to improve the health of all people by delivering clear, timely, and effective communications to internal and external audiences. The team’s work spans internal and executive communications, hospital communications, crisis communications, social media engagement, and enterprise-wide digital platforms.
This role has a primary focus on supporting UW Medical Center, a nationally recognized hospital with campuses at Montlake and Northwest, approximately 11,000 staff members, and a global reputation for complex medical care, pioneering research and specialized treatment. The successful candidate will bring strategic judgment, collaborative leadership, change management expertise and a commitment to integrity, kindness, equity and the UW Medicine mission.
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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30,000 caring professionals with a single mission: to improve health for all people. A Higher Degree of Healthcare.
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Company size
10,001+ employees
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
LinkedIn followers
52,248
Total funding
$20M
UW Medicine is an integrated clinical, research and learning health system with a single mission to improve the health of the public. Its faculty, staff, students and trainees are dedicated to delivering high- quality patient care and making important discoveries that lead to new approaches for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of human disease.
UW Medicine is home to one of the world’s largest and most comprehensive medical research programs as well as innovative learning programs for students, trainees and practitioners. As the only health system in Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana and Idaho that connects research, education and patient care, UW Medicine provides a higher degree of healthcare, ranging from primary and preventive care to the most specialized care for complex medical conditions.
UW Medicine includes Airlift Northwest, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center—Montlake, University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians and UW School of Medicine. UW Medicine shares in the ownership of Children’s University Medical Group with Seattle Children’s.
A Higher Degree of Healthcare.