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CHRT Communications Manager

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Please submit no more than 3 work samples attached to your cover letter and resume document.

Job Summary

The Communications Manager will be integral in guiding and enhancing our communication efforts, creating a cohesive strategy that aligns with our mission, and supporting both internal teams and external outreach. This individual will ensure our brand maintains a strong presence through strategic communications, digital engagement, and effective content creation, thereby enhancing the visibility of CHRT across local, state and national levels.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Who We Are

The Center for Health & Research Transformation (CHRT) inspires and enables evidence-informed policies and practices that improve the health of people and communities. CHRT's revenue comes from a combination of corporate sponsorships, grants and contracts.

Responsibilities*

40% Branding and Outreach Management

+ Develop and maintain branded materials, ensuring consistency across all communication channels.

+ Lead digital strategy initiatives, including website and social media management, to expand reach and engage stakeholders.

+ Generate and manage content for newsletters, press releases, and online platforms, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.

+ Develop and execute the dissemination strategy for CHRT issue and policy briefs, crafting key messages and utilizing appropriate communication tools.

+ Analyze digital engagement metrics to inform strategic decisions and adapt brand and content strategies.

+ Supervise student intern as assigned.

35% Strategic Communications Planning

+ Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy in collaboration with leadership to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

+ Consistently integrate key messages across all communication platforms.

+ Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of communication strategies, making adjustments as necessary.

+ Manage the Communications budget

+ Oversee relationships with vendors and coordinate the management of external contractors, ensuring that all deliverables align with project requirements and brand standards.

25% Stakeholder and Media Relations

+ Cultivate relationships with media outlets and key stakeholders to enhance coverage, outreach, and influence.

+ Craft and pitch stories, manage media inquiries, and analyze coverage trends for strategic opportunities.

+ Collaborate on engagement activities and event planning, producing supporting materials and presentations.

+ Oversee media and public inquiries to ensure timely responses and effective communication between CHRT representatives and external parties.

+ Establish partnerships to enhance promotion of CHRT's publications and initiatives.

Required Qualifications*

+ At least 5-7 years in communications strategy, brand management, digital strategy, and content creation.

+ Proven experience applying best practices in digital marketing, content strategy, and public relations.

+ Experience in engaging with a variety of stakeholders, collaborating with other communicators and the media.

+ Demonstrated ability to create compelling content across multiple formats (written articles, social media, graphics, email campaigns, video).

+ Strong project management skills including the ability to set priorities, multi-task, and work under pressure to meet deadlines.

+ Technical proficiency with WordPress and Constant Contact, common office software (MS Office, Google suite), design software (Adobe, Canva), and social media platforms.

+ Strong analytical skills to measure and adjust communication strategies.

+ Ability to work independently and make decisive contributions to business operations.

+ Attention to detail, being highly organized and thorough.

Desired Qualifications*

+ Experience working in public health, public policy, or related field.

+ Quick in learning new software and design tools

+ Experience with Monday.com

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

263814

Working Title

CHRT Communications Manager

Job Title

Communications Manager

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Exec Vp Med Affairs

Department

MM CHRT

Posting Begin/End Date

5/19/2025 - 6/06/2025

Career Interest

Communications & Marketing