Employee Communications Strategist

American Academy of Family Physicians

. Develop and execute enterprise-wide employee communications .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeLeawood • Kansas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing employee communications strategies, managing integrated editorial calendars, and producing content for diverse channels. Proficient in translating complex information into clear communications while building strong relationships across the organization.

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Employee Communications StrategyContent DevelopmentChannel ManagementWriting and EditingStakeholder Coordination

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Hard Skills

Communications PlanningContent ProductionEditorial JudgmentData InterpretationGraphic Creation

Soft Skills

Relationship-BuildingConsulting SkillsDiscretion and Sound Judgment

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365SharePointTeamsEmail PublishingEmployee Engagement Platforms

Industry Keywords

Internal CommunicationsCorporate CommunicationsIntranet ManagementOrganizational StrategyChange Communications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute enterprise-wide employee communications
Help employees understand Academy priorities, connect their work to organizational strategy and take informed action
Manage the integrated employee communications calendar
Develop content for the Source intranet, Source+ newsletter, leader channels, digital displays and all-employee forums
Partner with the Director, Employee and Leadership Communications
Provide communications strategy, writing, editing, channel management, project management, measurement and hands-on production
Build trusted relationships across the organization
Help leaders and business partners deliver clear, coordinated and audience-centered communications
Support employee communications strategy, planning and partnership
Manage content development, channels and governance
Support all-employee meetings and organizational events
Measure communications, derive insights and drive continuous improvement
Develop leader and change communications
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

6-10 years progressive experience in employee, internal or corporate communications
Experience developing and executing communications plans
Channel management experience
Experience producing content for employee and leadership audiences
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing or related field
Exceptional writing, editing and editorial judgment
Portfolio demonstrating range across intranet articles, organizational announcements, promotional copy, leader talking points, presentations and change communications
Ability to translate business strategy, financial information and complex operational topics into clear, relevant communications for non-expert audiences
Ability to manage an integrated editorial calendar and coordinate multiple stakeholders, projects and deadlines without direct authority
Strong relationship-building and consulting skills
Experience with intranet content management, email publishing, digital communication channels, virtual meetings and employee engagement platforms
Ability to interpret channel and survey data and use findings to improve communication strategy and execution
Working knowledge of brand standards, accessibility and visual communication
Ability to create basic graphics and direct contract or internal creative resources
Discretion and sound judgment with confidential or sensitive organizational information
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, including SharePoint, Teams and Teams meetings, Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Monday-Friday schedule
Additional hours as needed
No travel anticipated