Operations Communications Manager

Job Description

Title -- Operations Communications Manager

Duration -12 Months

Location - North Chicago - Hybrid? IL 60064

35 hours per week (7 hours per day, generally 9-4:30 including 30 minute lunch

Job Description

What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:

1. Experienced content creator across channels and formats e.g. digital, social, video

2. Ability to interface directly with VP level leaders to understand their voice and create materials

3. Experience with building a strategic comms plan from the ground up including executive visibility and internal engagement elements

4. Bachelor's in PR, integrated marketing, comms, journalism or equivalent

Job Description

The Operations Communications Manager Contractor is responsible for development and execution of communications that drive greater understanding of critical Operations functions including Operations Transformation.

The successful candidate will help plan and execute corporate communications activities for Operations function that align with the team's overall communications strategy.

Responsibilities:

* The role will develop materials that include leader and event presentations, email communications to employees, internal feature articles, key messages, social media and video content and more.

* Establishes communication plan objectives, timelines and deliverables, writing accompanying key messages and narratives.

* Interfaces directly with VP-level leaders to curate an authentic voice and materials that demonstrate the impact of their respective areas and teams.

* Duties include bringing a creative and employee-first lens to video content and other forms of digital storytelling.

* Additionally, the communicator will liaise with external agencies to manage cross-Operations projects.

* Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, leveraging strong organizational and program management skills.

* Ensures communications are consistent and aligned with the company's corporate and employer brand identity, strategic direction, business philosophies and general practices.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in public relations, integrated marketing, communications, journalism, or equivalent fields

* Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience and proven track record of success in managing communications or initiatives

* Experience in the healthcare/bio-pharma industry a plus

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with knowledge of emerging communication trends and technologies

* Strong business acumen with the ability to anticipate company and team needs

* Strong project management skills and ability to multitask