Harris Health System

Mgr. Marketing Communications

Harris Health System$88K — $105K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in public relations, Journalism, or Communications required
  • 6+ years of relevant experience in marketing communication
  • 3+ years of supervisory experience
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook
  • Experience in developing and implementing communication strategies

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and execution of communication strategies supporting organizational goals
  • Manage internal and external communication initiatives to ensure brand consistency
  • Oversee the creation of annual communication plans and set performance metrics
  • Develop messaging tailored for diverse audiences across various platforms
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support communication and engagement efforts
  • Supervise and coach communication staff, fostering a high-performing team environment
  • Monitor project budgets and resource allocation to ensure alignment with goals

Benefits

  • Flexible benefits program allowing for personal customization
  • Income protection options for illness, death, and disability
  • Retirement savings assistance
  • Equal opportunity employer offering an inclusive workplace
  • Accommodations available for applicants during the hiring process
Full Job Description
Job Profile

JOB SUMMARY
The Manager, Marketing Communication (MCM) leads the development, implementation, and alignment of Community Health Choices internal and external communication strategies. This role supports membership growth, employee engagement, and brand consistency across all lines of business and platforms, including digital and social media.
The MCM is responsible for creating annual communication plans, setting strategic goals, tracking performance metrics, and ensuring timely reporting. The role oversees messaging for members, prospective members, employees, and stakeholders ensuring alignment with brand standards, regulatory requirements, and strategic objectives.
This position manages internal communication (e.g. employee engagement campaign support, Corporate Town Halls, and leadership events) and coordinates external efforts with vendors and delegated entities. The MCM also provides direct supervision to communication staff and contractors, fostering team development and performance excellence.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic Communication Leadership
Develops and executes enterprise-wide communication strategies aligned with the organization's mission, marketing objectives, and membership goals.
Leads strategic planning efforts, sets performance metrics (KPIs), monitors outcomes, and recommends optimizations.
Oversee editorial calendar development and enterprise-wide communication plans, including for members, providers, brokers, delegates, employees, and external audiences.

External Communication and Brand Management
Oversee external messaging to ensure alignment with brand standards and regulatory guidelines.
Manages communications with vendors, delegates, and partners to ensure consistency across all platforms.
Maintains brand integrity across all communication and promotional initiatives.

Internal Communication and Engagement
Develops internal communication strategies that support employee engagement and reinforce brand values.
Manage enterprise-wide internal campaigns, messaging, and leadership communications such as town halls and engagement initiatives.

Content Development and Messaging
Creates and manages messaging tailored to multiple audiences across traditional, digital, and social channels.
Applies innovative thinking to develop tiered, audience-focused communication plans that are responsive to organizational priorities.
Project Management
Develops and oversees project plans for communication initiatives, ensuring alignment with timelines, resourcing, and cross-functional coordination.
Leads communication workstreams, ensuring quality deliverables and accountability.

People Leadership and Team Development
Provides direct supervision, coaching, and performance management to communication staff and contractors.
Fosters a high-performing, collaborative team culture and drives knowledge sharing across projects.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
Collaborates with Growth leadership and business units to support communication strategies across the growth pipeline.
Maintains strong relationships with internal stakeholders to support communication and leadership initiatives.
RFP and Reporting Support
Supports RFP response development and related communication content.
Oversee presentation and report creation to support business development and strategic initiatives.
Financial and Resource Management
Monitors project budgets, contractor hours, and overall resource allocation to ensure efficiency and alignment with organizational goals.

Actively contributes to the achievement of departmental goals, as identified in the Departments annual business plan, including specific departmental process improvement plans and other duties as assigned.

Reports to Position Title: Sr. Director, Marketing & Enterprise Communication
Employees Supervised Titles: Program Manager, Internal Communications

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Specialized Training/Licensure: Bachelor's degree in public relations, Journalism, or Communications Field required.

Work Experience (Years and Area): Requires 6+ years of directly related experience required.

Management Experience (Years and Area): 3+ years of supervisor experience required.

Software Proficiencies: Must be computer literate with strong Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook acumen

Benefits & EEOC

Community employees¿ benefits are provided by Harris Health. These benefits are designed to provide you with flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs.

Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Harris Health's benefits program is designed to provide you with more flexibility and choices in meeting your specific needs. Harris Health's benefits program allows you to protect your income in case of illness, death and disability, and to help you save for retirement.

It is the policy of Harris Health to provide equal opportunity for all applicants for employment regardless of political affiliation, race, color, national origin, age, sex, religious creed or disability. Applicants may request any reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application process.

About Harris Health System

Harris Health System is a public health care system that provides medical care to residents of Harris County, Texas. The system was founded in 1966 and operates hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities throughout the county. Harris Health System provides a wide range of services, including primary care, specialty care, emergency care, and behavioral health services. The system also operates a health plan that provides insurance coverage to eligible residents. Harris Health System is governed by a board of trustees appointed by the Harris County Commissioners Court.
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