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SalaryJoin the Cleveland Clinic team, where you will work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-first healthcare. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
Lerner Research Institute's communications team is seeking an experienced Communications Manager to lead the editorial responsibilities for our growing team. Candidates should have a strong science background and experience leading the creation of new communications channels. Experience with editorial management, style guide creation and managing others' work preferred.
The Future Caregiver is someone who:
- Has High-level management and leadership skills.
- Can schedule and manage tasks effectively.
- Has written and verbal communication skills.
- Has teamwork and motivational skills.
- Has organizational and multitasking skills.
This is a rewarding opportunity that offers growth-oriented projects, mentorship, support, and resources. You will experience great exposure to both the institute and department leadership and have numerous opportunities for career growth.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
This position is hybrid - Cleveland Clinic Main Campus and remote (work from home).
Responsibilities
- Leads the development of LRI's editorial calendar, style guide, and participates in the creation of new communications channels - such as newsletters and email blasts.
- Oversees the editorial responsibilities of the editorial team.
- Determines the effectiveness of current communications and innovates new ways to enhance them - Intranet site, email, social media.
- Acts as liaison between client areas and marketing staff.
- Ensures deadlines and timelines are adhered to including overseeing deadlines of freelance writers.
- Functions as sole contact to specific institute or department leadership.
- Collaborates with client areas and graphic designers to determine appropriate graphic presentation of copy.
- Conducts interviews with physicians, institute/department chairmen, clinicians, patients and other sources.
- Writes and edits copy for newsletters, brochures, direct mail pieces, displays and other collateral materials, as well as speeches and copy for the Web.
- Conducts secondary research for publication development.
- Oversees enterprise-wide and multidisciplinary clinical projects such as annual reports and special one-time publications.
- Serves on various committees throughout the organization.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, English or closely related field.
Certifications:
- None required
Complexity of Work:
- Excellent writing, editing, grammar and proofreading skills.
- Strong working knowledge of all forms of communication (print, electronic and social media).
- Demonstrated ability to organize and handle multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
- Effective interpersonal skills needed to conduct interviews with physicians, nurses, patients and people at all levels inside and outside the organization.
- Must be self-motivated and have a demonstrated ability to produce quality results.
- Ability to work closely with senior leadership and in team environments.
- Creativity and experience with publication production a plus.
- Knowledge of communication practices in healthcare or another industry(ies).
Work Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years experience in a communication/marketing function to include experience in writing, editing, researching and preparing material for publication.
- An additional four years of progressively responsible relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
- Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
- Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
- In some locations, ability to move up to 15 lbs.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Pay Range: $30.41 - $46.38 / hour
The pay range displayed on this job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. While the pay range is displayed as an hourly rate, Cleveland Clinic recruiters will clarify whether the compensation is hourly or salary. A successful candidate's actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate's work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cleveland Clinic's benefits package, which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement.
