Stanford Health Care · 20 hours ago
Communications Strategist
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$45.94/hr - $59.73/hr
1+ years expStanford Health Care is a leader in healthcare innovation, and they are seeking a Communications Strategist to lead content development and execution. This role involves creating and delivering content across various channels to meet business objectives and enhance brand engagement.
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Responsibilities
Write, edit, format and distribute content for internal and external audiences in support of SBC brand and business objectives
Execute layout of design documents including guides and forms using Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign and other Creative Cloud and web-based applications
Participate in and/or oversee writing, editing, production and distribution of digital and print publications, including newsletters, marketing materials and quality-controlled documents
Craft compelling external communications for the broader organization, generating engaging copy for a variety of media — from ads and emails to blog posts and patient stories — to inspire, educate and engage customers
Create compelling internal communications, coordinating with stakeholders across the organization and ensuring that planned communications are timely and accurate
Participate in and/or oversee writing, revising, routing and training for departmental SOPs and guidelines
Provide organizational support in writing, research, editing, proofreading through close collaboration with stakeholders
Provide strategic oversight for social media, email, and text/push messaging efforts, ensuring they align with organizational goals and communication priorities
Guide the development of content messaging frameworks for digital outreach, ensuring consistent brand voice and tone across platforms
Collaborate with department leadership to set goals, key performance indicators (KPIs), and best practices for social media, email, and text engagement
Ensure content strategy aligns with donor engagement initiatives, public relations efforts, and marketing campaigns
Identify opportunities for new digital engagement initiatives and innovative outreach methods
Monitor high-level trends and industry best practices, advising leadership on emerging opportunities and potential risks
Support leadership in understanding the impact of digital communications, using insights
Develop and execute a content strategy to ensure organizational content is consistent with SBC brand, style and tone
Serve on the daily Production team to ensure consistent messaging for critical need and daily donor communications
Participate in and represent for Marketing and Communications in change controls for regulatory process communications
Support communications planning for organization-level projects
Convey an understanding of who (audience), what (message), where (channel), when (timing) and why (business purpose) in discussions
Work with leadership to develop messaging campaigns in alignment with the SBC brand and strategic goals
Facilitate departmental content meetings, including brainstorming, discussion and ensuring strategy moves through execution
Produce and maintain departmental tools such as the editorial style guide, brand messaging guide, and communications process documentation
Propose best communications practices to leadership and work in close partnership with stakeholders to ensure content and messaging strategy aligns with organizational strategic plan
Develop and oversee departmental projects and strategies (e.g., Annual Report, PULSE newsletter, DEI-A Calendar, etc.) from concept to completion to meet business objectives
Support data gathering related to communications efforts to inform strategy, build a strong understanding of industry, customers, content channels and competition to best position SBC brand
Conduct content audits and identify opportunities to improve, repurpose or develop new content
Comply with governmental regulations and Stanford Health Care and Blood Center policies regarding health and safety. Observe and support good health and safety practices
Strictly observe privacy and security related policies, procedures and practices to preserve the integrity and confidentiality of medical and other sensitive information pertaining to donors, patients, research subjects, and employees
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
1+ year to 2 years writing, editing, proofreading or overseeing content development/content marketing required
1+ year creating design deliverables; design experience in Adobe software required
A born storyteller with superlative and versatile writing skills, and the ability to influence an audience using words and images
Strong visual designer with the ability to adapt to feedback
Ability to use the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (especially, Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign) for publication layout and creation of deliverables
Creative thinker who keeps current on industry trends to capitalize on timely opportunities and produce regular, fresh content
Ability to project-manage projects from concept to completion, including helping to define objectives and strategies, developing content, executing programs on time and within budget and analyzing results
Ability to flourish in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Ability to balance compliance needs of industry with creativity and innovation
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to motivate and drive collaboration cross functionally without direct authority over those groups
A passion for our vision to connect communities to provide hope for healing and alignment with our core values: integrity, accountability, collaboration, communication
Unwavering commitment to quality, accuracy, consistency, grammar and adherence to brand standards in everything produced
Preferred
Major in Communications, Marketing, Design or a similar field preferred
Design experience in Adobe software preferred
Knowledge of or experience in the healthcare industry preferred
Ability to read/write in Spanish preferred
Company
Stanford Health Care
Stanford Health Care is a healthcare center that treats cancer, heart disease, brain disorders, and primary care issues.
10001+ employees
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