Job Description
Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence. Cedars-Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We were also awarded the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year. We offer an outstanding benefits' package that includes a 403(B), healthcare and generous paid time off. Join us! Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America’s Best Hospitals.
What you will be doing in this role:
The Communications Specialist will develop and implement strategic communications plans and activities to promote and support Cedars-Sinai’s internal and patient/visitor-facing initiatives. This individual will play a key role in identifying strategic, innovative news, feature and communications ideas for various internal and patient/visitor-facing communications channels; write and develop stories, collateral materials and other content; edit written materials; assist in the production of internal publications and updates. The Communications Specialist will work closely with leadership on the Organizational Communications team alongside key Cedars-Sinai partners to assist with communications initiatives and special projects, including support of communications campaigns, development of FAQs and talking points, writing of memos and announcements, and support of other employee and patient/visitor-facing projects. The Communications Specialist will need to demonstrate exceptional, accurate writing ability and highly effective, courteous, professional and respectful communication skills in daily interactions with physicians, nurses, staff members and others. This individual will manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast paced, high-volume environment with frequent interruptions. This individual will also need to be extremely comfortable learning various technological platforms to support their work.
The Communications Specialist will collaborate with Organizational Communications colleagues to effectively represent Cedars-Sinai’s priorities and needs in the context of larger internal and patient/visitor-facing communications strategies. The Communication Specialist will also collaborate with others in Marketing and Communications and with other Cedars-Sinai programs, staff and faculty to execute projects. This person must be a true team-oriented collaborator, who:
- Writes, edits and publishes content for Cedars-Sinai staff to support internal facing and patient/visitor-facing programs, projects, and events.
- Develops communication plans; coordinates the design and production of communication materials, collateral, etc.
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with cross-functional partners to effectively plan and execute appropriate communications support.
- Manages projects from development to completion; creates project schedules and timelines.
Please provide two or more writing samples, along with your resume, when applying for this role.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, public health, marketing, public/media relations, media relations or another relevant major is required.
- A minimum of three years' experience writing, editing, delivering in-depth content, project management or related communications experience required.
Why Work Here?
Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b), we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.
Req ID : 6848
Working Title : Communications Specialist - Internal Communications (Hybrid)
Department : Internal Communications
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Marketing / Communications
Job Specialty : Communications
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $79289.60 - $122907.20
Our compensation philosophy
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Pay Transparency Non Discrimination Provision (PDF) (opens in new window)
Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai
We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve. Quality Care and Research—For All, By All (opens in new window).
Cedars-Sinai is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Cedars-Sinai will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
At Cedars-Sinai, we are dedicated to the safety, health and wellbeing of our patients and employees. This includes protecting our patients from communicable diseases, such as influenza (flu) and COVID-19. For this reason, we require that all new employees receive a flu vaccine based on the seasonal availability of flu vaccine (typically during September through April each year) as a condition of employment, and annually thereafter as a condition of continued employment, subject to medical exemption or religious accommodation. For the same reason, you may also be required to receive other vaccines such as COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Cedars-Sinai reserves the right to make modifications to its required list of vaccines as required by law and/or policy. Cedars-Sinai’s AA Policy Statement (PDF) (opens in new window)
