Public Affairs Manager

Department:

10100 IL Corporate - Public Affairs

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

This role will be responsible for internal and external communications, executive communications, as well as issues and crisis management. Focus is on providing creative, strategic and comprehensive communication that will further elevate Advocate Aurora Health and its senior leaders. Leader will be accountable for managing internal communication across the enterprise, providing executive communications support and other key organizational initiatives to drive growth. This is a remote-first position but some days on site will be required (approximately 1-2 per week).

• Contributes to the development and execution of an internal and external communications strategy to ensure effective communication across the organization in support of business goals and objectives.
• Manages the strategic communications needs of executives and key departments by providing appropriate counsel and comprehensive communications solutions to meet Advocate Aurora Health's business priorities.
• Plans, directs and organizes content for Advocate Aurora Health's publications and communications in support of the organization's multi-faceted content strategy.
• Drives collaboration with all departments on broad, digital-first communication approach to internal and external audiences.
• Oversees the design, production and distribution of communication through various vehicles and platforms.
• Plans for and responds quickly and effectively in the event of a crisis. Prepare response strategy in conjunction with site and system executives.

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related field
• Typically requires 7 years of experience in leading communications/media/public affairs/public relations/internal communications comprehensive strategy.

Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties. Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties.