Employee Communications Director jobs in Franklin, TN

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

We are always looking for people inspired to help us in our mission. If you are someone who wants to change the lives of patients, drive success for our partners and be part of a team driven to improve care, we may have your next opportunity.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Director of Communications supports the Lifepoint Health Support Center (HSC) Communications department, with primary responsibilities including writing/editing; developing and executing strategic communications plans; developing strategic messaging and content for a variety of company platforms; partnering with the company's People Services department to develop communications to support and enhance the employee experience; setting social media strategy and managing company social pages; providing communications guidance and support for cultural initiatives; and other general communications support as needed. Duties include developing and editing communications materials in support of internal and external initiatives and general company positioning; oversight and management of master department content calendar; producing and editing newsletter con-tent; general project management of communications initiatives and activities; and more. This position also works collaboratively with departments in the HSC in ensuring all messaging and materials reflect and support the Life-point brand and message, as appropriate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Have proficiency with AP-style writing and apply it to the creation of communications materials as needed, includ-ing press releases.
• Develop, review and edit communications content and materials, including core messaging, talking points, social media copy, internal communications and more in support of company and facility needs.
• Assist with content generation, development and production for regular internal newsletters.
• Provide project management and communications expertise for various initiatives and issues, as needed.
• Build relationships with departments and subject matter experts within the company to support content genera-tion and reviews/approvals as appropriate. This includes, but is not limited to, the Chief Administrative Officer.
• Support the Communications Department on additional projects and tasks as needed.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor's Degree (Journalism, Communications, Marketing or Public Relations-related field)

Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience; healthcare experience is a major plus.