Key Responsibilities

• Develop strategy and execute plans to achieve clients’ business objectives.
• Act as the primary contact for clients and key liaison for client, account team and agency management.
• Provide strategic guidance to clients on an ongoing basis anticipating and addressing client needs.
• Ensure account team has appropriate information, resources and direction to deliver exceptional results.
• Deliver account profitability by managing all expenses.

• Bachelor’s degree plus five years of public relations experience - minimum of three years of agency experience; two years supervisory experience.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of successful media relation strategy and implementation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven team leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong client relationships.

EOE/AA M/F/V/D 

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Job Summary: Directs and implements System’s internal and physician communication strategies.  Oversees communications programs that effectively describe and promote the organization and its service lines internally. Conducts employee opinion research to assess program outcomes. Makes recommendations to senior management on employee and physician engagement.  A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Manages staff of communications/writing professionals. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Develops strategy and oversees implementation of comprehensive plans for regular communication with WPAHS leadership, employees and physicians.
• Is the “go to” source for all communications within the WPAHS Physician Organization.
• Oversees preparation of internal employee communications regarding company performance, future direction, patient care and corporate or human resource policies. Ensures accuracy and timeliness of information distributed. Coordinates the preparation of company publications, including articles, confirming artwork, verifying facts, giving final approval, etc.
• Develops, implements, and maintains internal editorial policies and standards.
• Manages special projects related to internal and physician communications, such as overseeing employee events, town hall meetings, employee videos, etc. 

Required Experience:  Minimum of 10 years experience leading strategic communications initiatives.  Experience in employee communications required.  Experience in health care preferred. Strategic background demonstrated by a sample communications plan.  The successful candidate is a strong writer, a creative thinker and a detail-oriented planner with experience gaining physician trust and engaging employees through tailored communications plans.

To Apply:  Visit jobs.wpahs.org to apply online. 

Job Summary: Serves as marketing communications representative for The Western Pennsylvania Hospital - Forbes Regional Campus (FRC); executes FRC community relations activities for the hospital.

Job Responsibilities:

• Writes and places ads as part of overall System marketing plan 
• Gathers information and writes collateral market materials (brochures, fliers, etc.), and oversees their production 
• Supports System media relations team as needed for FRC-related media events 
• Writes the internal newsletter, News & Notes, supplement for FRC and other FRC-related material as needed for employee/physician communications 
• Implements FRC employee communications as part of overall System plan 
• Collects and summarizes community benefit information for the annual Form 990 submission 
• Plans and executes FRC community events, represents FRC at community events and advises management about local community happenings  

Education:  BA/BS Degree required

Required Experience:  Minimum 5 years experience with 2-3 years of event planning experience.  Writing background demonstrated by a professional writing portfolio.  Must be able to communicate effectively with upper management and navigate a complex environment.  Must be familiar with Monroeville and community organizations in the area.

To Apply:  Visit jobs.wpahs.org to apply online.