MSGradJobs Logo

« Back to Search Results
EmployerIntermountain Health
Location Jackson, MS USA
PostedMarch 11, 2026

Job Details

Communications Manager I
**Job Description:**

The Communications Manager I is a member of the Clinical Initiatives Communications team within Intermountain Health's Enterprise Communications function. This role provides strategic communications support for Clinical Shared Services (CSS) and Proactive Care Support Services (PCSS), partnering with senior clinical and operational leaders, enterprise steering committees, and cross functional stakeholders.

This position plans and executes internal communications and storytelling that build awareness, understanding, and engagement around clinical initiatives and change efforts. The Communications Manager I supports a portfolio of CSS and PCSS service lines, which may include kidney, respiratory/sleep/EEG, wound and hyperbaric, pharmacy, lab and bio, imaging, flight and ambulance, and health promotion and wellness.

Responsibilities include translating complex clinical and operational information into clear, audience appropriate messaging; supporting leader communications and cascade efforts; developing articles, talking points, timelines, and resources; and managing assigned communication channels or portfolios. Working collaboratively with Enterprise and Regional MarCom partners, this role helps advance organizational priorities, supports executive and governance communications, and contributes to proactive storytelling that drives alignment and engagement across caregivers, providers, and internal stakeholders.

The following states are currently paused for sourcing new candidates or for new relocation requests for current caregivers:

+ **California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington**

**Essential Functions**

+ Manages team(s) or key sub-function(s) within the Mar Com team and utilizes leadership competencies including building a successful team, building strategic work relationships, coaching, being customer focused, facilitating change, financial acumen, leading through vision and values, planning and organizing, and selecting talent.

+ Develops communications strategies based on target audiences, market research, and business plans, and continually assesses consumer and business needs to ensure alignment.

+ Manages complex and matrixed communications projects throughout project life cycle, from concept through launch. Responsibilities include measuring and reporting outcomes within budget.

+ Assists with monitoring and analyzing communication metrics to optimize strategies and report on effectiveness

+ Inspires trust and confidence and maintains a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

+ Works well independently and collaboratively to prioritize and drive forward multiple projects.

+ Where assigned, manages MarCom staff, providing leadership, oversight, development, and direction according to Intermountain Values.

**Skills**

+ Communication

+ Budgeting

+ Project Management

+ Social Media

+ Writing

+ Leadership

+ Strategic Communication

+ Communication Analytics

+ Communication Metrics

+ Content Creation

**Required Qualifications**

+ Experience in communications, media relations, journalism, public relations, or a related field.

+ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

+ Proven expertise in writing, editing, and creating impactful marketing and/or communication plans.

+ Strong organizational and project management skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

+ Proficiency with communication metrics and analytics tools.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, English, business or a related college major involving communications skills and critical thinking. Degree must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified.

+ Experience in communications, media relations, journalism, public relations or related field.

+ Experience in Healthcare communications

**Physical Requirements**

+ Ongoing need for the employee to see and read information, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.

+ Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients, and visitors require the employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.

+ Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.

**Location:**

Transformation Center

**Work City:**

Murray

**Work State:**

Utah

**Scheduled Weekly Hours:**

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$44.33 - $68.42

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits) .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.

All positions subject to close without notice.

Job #NLX289054159