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Corporate Communications Manager – Issues – Crisis – External Affairs

Corporate Communications Manager – Issues – Crisis – External Affairs

CompanyCorewell Health
LocationGrand Rapids, MI, USA, Southfield, MI, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Public Relations or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 10 years of relevant related experience, including 5 years experience in media relations and 3 years in leadership OR sustained performance in consultant level role internally that exceeds performance.

Responsibilities

  • Develops internal and external communications in collaboration with Corewell Health leaders, executives and key internal clients.
  • Assists director in managing corporate reputation issues. Develops positioning statements and media strategies related to issues management.
  • Leads with a calming demeanor, especially in high pressure situations.
  • Maintains a high-level of confidentiality.
  • Leads a statewide team of experienced communications experts.
  • Develops relationships with local, regional and national media.
  • Helps guide internal and external communications during issues, disasters or crises in collaboration with the director.
  • Works collaboratively with many other system departments such as legal, government affairs, human resources, patient relations, finance, etc.
  • Works collaboratively with other members of the System Communications & Marketing team to achieve system goals and objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

  • The ideal candidate would reside in SE Michigan or West Michigan or be open to travel within these areas.