Specialist Internal Communications

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Position Summary
The Internal Communications Coordinator will help foster a strong, unified company culture through storytelling and communication tools. This position will be responsible for the conceptualization, creation, and delivery of communication strategies and plans that drive Versiti's core values to employees across our footprint.

Total Rewards Package
Benefits
Versiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.

Responsibilities

• Assists in strategy development for communications efforts, including planning, messaging, and design.
• Develops and deploys high-quality, high-impact communications across the region to support internal initiatives and events.
• Optimize internal communication channels, measure engagement, and recommend updates as needed.
• Creates and maintains graphics in Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, and/or PowerPoint.
• Serves as producer/project manager for creative projects executed by external vendors (video, photography) as needed.
• Builds effective relationships within and across the team, as well as with internal stakeholders.
• Supports specific projects including the SharePoint-based intranet by working with IS to implement communication strategies and develop site standards, managing the internal HR communication calendar and provide relevant support for HR-related communication needs, developing content that reflects the company's voice and brand for internal and external channel, in coordination with Marketing, assisting in creating presentation materials for major company or team meetings, updating and maintaining internal corporate communication platforms and mechanisms, and providing training on communications tools and strategies, as needed.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
• Understands and performs in accordance with all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements
• Complies with all standard operating policies and procedures

Qualifications
Education

• Bachelor's Degree Communication, Public Relations, Marketing or other related degree required

Experience

• 2-4 years of experience preferred in a communications role required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong storytelling— a talent for crafting messages that inform and inspire preferred
• Project management— the ability to bring your ideas to life with detailed efficiency and work under pressure, excelling at meeting tight deadlines preferred
• Eye for design— experience with Adobe Creative Suite and an understanding of the importance of protecting brand standards preferred
• Digital savvy— proficiency in all Microsoft applications. Experience with content management systems and familiarity with CRM database management is a plus. Flexible and able to learn quickly, particularly new technology required
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization skills required
• Ability to prioritize and manage workload, juggle multiple projects required
• Exceptional written and verbal skills required
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills that foster collaboration required

Tools and Technology

• Personal Computer (desktop, laptop, tablet) required
• General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine) required
• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required