DIRECTOR OF HOSPITAL COMMUNICATIONS

If you are using a screen reader and experience any difficulty accessing our web pages, please call 206-543-2544 or email UWHires and we will be happy to assist you. As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW Medicine Strategic Marketing and Communications has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Hospital Communications (Director) to join our team. Responsibilities: The Director will play a critical role in leading and executing both internal and external communications strategies and messaging for Harborview Medical Center within the Strategic Communications team. The Director currently has no direct reports but has leadership responsibility over a large functional area and leads collaboration with team members who have expertise in writing, internal communications, media relations, social media and video production. The Director should be able to create high stakes messaging as well as engaging content. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Hospital Communications (Harborview) Program Design (25%): Conduct assessments to determine the strengths, opportunities and gaps in communications for Harborview Medical Center. Design solutions, strategies and a robust program to ensure highly effective communications – both internal and external. Create key performance indicators and conduct evaluations of the program, reporting on results and making adjustments to ensure continuous improvement. Communications Development (60%): Proactively identify opportunities for executive messaging and communications, and plan, develop, and coordinate the execution of messaging for multiple formats. Help protect and advance Harborview’s brand reputation with patients and the community. Manage communications projects for or related to Harborview Medical Center, ensuring effective processes and on-time delivery. Understand and convey the appropriate voice and tone of key executive leaders. Outreach and Collaboration (15%): Build trusted relationships with hospital leadership, care teams, other employees and internal and external partners. Collaborate with colleagues and partners to support process improvements. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in communications or related field. Five years of progressive responsibility in communications strategy development, project management and execution and experience supporting executive communications. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision. Exceptional skills in relationship-building and collaboration. Strong writer and oral communicator, able to write and edit content quickly and accurately. Application Process:

The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

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