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Communications Specialist
Sutter Health. Develops and implements strategic communications plans, campaigns and tactics .
Posted 11/10/2026full-timeSacramento • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $97,032 - $145,558 per yearWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic communications planning, professional writing and editing, and project management. Proficient in developing integrated public relations strategies and managing media relations while adhering to brand standards and production timelines.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Strategic Communications PlanningProfessional Writing And EditingProject ManagementMedia RelationsPublic Relations
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Hard Skills
WritingEditingPublications DevelopmentGraphic Design PrinciplesMarket ResearchNegotiationConflict ResolutionRisk ManagementData AnalysisContent Development
Soft Skills
Consensus BuildingCollaborationMentorshipCommunicationAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuitePowerPointExcelAdobe PhotoshopWordPressSharePointHTML
Industry Keywords
Public RelationsHealth Care CommunicationsBrand ManagementMedia CoverageCultural Trends
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesWordPress
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develops and implements strategic communications plans, campaigns and tactics
- Plans, schedules, researches, writes, produces, edits and distributes communications projects
- Creates stories, articles, news releases, web material, social posts, memos, letters, infographics, scripts, brochures, videos and presentations
- Edits communications content using Associated Press Style and Sutter Health’s Publication Style Guide
- Identifies and commissions research, analyzes data and translates findings into key messages and content
- Coordinates with communications colleagues and subject matter experts on story topics, sources and creative strategies
- Develops market communications and integrated public relations and storytelling strategies
- Supports media requests, social media strategy, issues management and internal employee communications
- Monitors media coverage and public sentiment, manages reputation and drafts press statements
- Pitches stories and experts, supports interviews and public relations events, and participates in rotating after-hours/weekend media on-call coverage
- Coordinates media training and prepares messaging documents for spokespeople
- Develops strategic-area messaging, thought leadership, bylined articles, newsletters and presentations
- Develops and distributes systemwide internal messages and event communications
- Leads cross-functional teams and supports department operations, budgets, mentorship and training
- Oversees content standards, vendors, communications reviews, analytics and performance metrics
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's in Communications, English, Journalism, Public Relations (PR) or related field, or equivalent experience in lieu of the required degree or diploma
- 2 years recent relevant experience
- General knowledge of strategic communications planning, social networking, graphic standards and design principles, corporate identity/brand management, writing, proofreading and editing, publications development, photography, and audio/video production
- Professional writing and editing skills
- Proficiency in negotiation, project management, consensus building, conflict resolution, and risk management
- Ability to maintain production schedules and adhere to multiple timelines and budgets
- Current knowledge of regional, state and national health care and medicine issues, Northern California current events, and cultural and health care trends
- Knowledge of selecting and hiring third-party talent for creative services, graphic design and production, publication development and management, market research and advertising
- Competency in Microsoft Office suite, with advanced PowerPoint and Excel capabilities
- Basic HTML, Adobe Photoshop, WordPress and SharePoint knowledge
- Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers, departments, stakeholders, agencies and vendors
Benefits
Comp & perks- Comprehensive benefits package
- Regular employee status
- Full-time schedule, 40 hours per week
- Equal opportunity employment