Communication and Public Relations Strategist Jobs at CHI – Bismarck, ND (On-site)

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services. CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota – Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for assisting in development and implementation of an integrated communications and

public relations strategy ranging in scope from project-based and hospital-specific to system-wide. In collaboration with

the Division Director and marketing and communication team members they will work with stakeholders and use best

practices to better communicate to key audiences internally and externally to create and uphold a positive image for CHI

St. Alexius and CHI Health – Midwest Division locations. They will work to form relationships with media and the

community to promote service lines, physicians and collaborative ventures, as well as the St. Alexius and CHI Health

brand. They will also work with the Division Director, Social Media Strategist and the Digital Marketing team on an

integrated social media presence. This role will function as an individual contributor within the department as well as

support larger initiatives within the Division.

• Collaborate with the Division Director and marketing and communication team to develop and implement

internal and external communications plans that support the Midwest Division’s strategic plan.

• Provide ongoing editorial support, including writing, editing, developing content and posting content to the

intranet, social media and other mediums as needed.

• Handle media inquiries as needed in collaboration with the Division Director and proactively seek out and pitch

media stories.

• Provide training to social media users of the organization on best practices and toolsets. And enforce social

media governance strategy and best practices as needed.

• Develop promotional materials, publications and other public relations content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, public relations or marketing, communications or similar.
• Minimum experience of 3 years in the communications, public relations, or marketing related field.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills.
• Depth of knowledge in Social Media channels and best practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a large geographically diverse system.
• Collaborative work style.