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Organization:

Sutter Health Plan - Valley

Position Overview:

Summary
In support of marketing and communication strategies, this position helps Sutter effectively influence, inform and engage key audiences through print, presentations, videos, online platforms, and other digital media. As an expert storyteller, incorporates excellent writing skills, current trends, employee/consumer insights, and communication best practices to deliver creative content that builds an understanding of Sutter strategies and generates demand for our products and services. Oversees all phases of editorial planning, researching, writing, editing and implementation to create compelling content that attracts, educates, and motivates audiences. Actively seeks new opportunities to tell the Sutter Story—continually engaging with subject-matter experts as well as exploring emerging online and digital media trends to identify, plan, and implement creative strategies. As approved, may hire and oversee the work of freelance writers and other professionals to ensure timely completion of high quality, cost-efficient communications projects.
This is a work from home position within the Sutter footprint.

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EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's: Communications, English, Journalism Public Relations (PR) or related field. or equivalent education/experience

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Expert communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills with the ability to interpret communication plans and strategies, and then translate them into messages that influence, inform and engage targeted audiences.
• Manage, prioritize and drive multiple complex projects in an ever-changing environment to deliver quality products and services on-time and on-budget.
• Analytical, negotiation and project management skills, including the ability to work with staff at all levels of the organization.
• Robust computer skills, including proficiency with applications like Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint), Microsoft Project, Adobe Creative Suite (Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Captivate), Quark, or other related software.
• Work independently, as well as be part of the team, with organizational, interpersonal, negotiation, and communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Exceptional writing, research, and comprehension skills, with the ability to formulate complex technical, regulatory and contractual information into understandable communications that advance the corporate, marketing, and branding goals for Sutter Health.
• Translate complex technical, regulatory and contractual information into understandable communications.
• Versatility and experience in a variety writing styles such as marketing, technical, executive, and employee communications.
• Build collaborative work relationships with staff at all levels of the organization, diverse audiences and organizations.
• Demonstrated understanding of regional, state and national health care and medicine issues, Northern California current events, and cultural and health care trends.
• Working knowledge of selecting/hiring third-party talent for creative services, graphic design and production, publication development and management, market research, and video production.
• Communicate and interact with all levels of the organization, including senior management, compliance/legal, and technical experts throughout the organization to provide recommendations and influence project direction and decisions.

Pay Range: $41.64 - $62.46 / hr

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package.

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Full Time

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

This position is work from home eligible.

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.