**Duties/Responsibilities:** + Design and implement external communications strategy and content aligned with Healthfirsts business and reputational goals + Develop and implement thought leadership strategies including traditional and non-traditional channels + Brings an outside-in approach to communications programming, regularly sharing ideas and observations on trends and developments that are relevant to Healthfirst. + Create executive-ready content including but not limited to strategic recommendations; talking points; scripts for internal meetings and external events; briefing materials + Creates proactive recommendations and identifies topics and angles that are aligned with business and reputational goals, includes a strong rationale while balancing risk and reward + Understanding of earned and social media channels; works with the Media and Social Media teams to advance recommendations that will enhance reputation and elevate Healthfirst leaders + Collaborate across Corporate Communications and Marketing organization, inspire confidence and build trust **Minimum Qualifications** + 8+ years professional experience in communications, including experience writing for senior leaders + Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail + Proven understanding of how to develop strategy and content based on an audience-first, data-driven approach + Ability to adhere to rules and regulations, particularly as they pertain to healthcare or other highly regulated businesses + Work collaboratively with teams across the enterprise to develop and execute creative ideas, strategies and content + Understanding media and social media KPIs and ability to interpret data and analytics + Leadership/people management skills that inspire both creativity and productivity + Self-starter; ability to work independently **Preferred Qualifications** + Bachelors degree from an accredited institution; major in Communications, English, Marketing, Political Science, or Journalism + Strong writing skills including experience writing for senior leaders + Critical thinker and problem solver + Staying up to date with the latest media and social trends and best practices + Ability to multitask, exceptional time management skills + Self-motivated, with the ability to work in teams and build good working relationships + Familiarity and prior experience relevant or adjacent industries (e.g., health insurance, healthcare, pharma/biotech, government, academia) WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.