Communication Operations & Optimization, Sr. Specialist (Technology and Innovation)

A technology-forward, Artificial Intelligence (AI) expert poised to enhance the organization’s digital and AI-driven communications strategy and be accountable for the development and implementation of custom AI agents/skills. A leader in SharePoint development and maintenance and a core player in the management of the organization’s intranets. Will also focus on metric gathering, analysis and process improvement.

Major Responsibilities:

• Support the execution of Advocate Health’s internal communications content strategy, in line with the wider internal communications strategy and business strategy and priorities

• Support the tech-focused drivers of the communications strategy, including the integration and evolution of intranet-style platforms, the building and maintenance of SharePoint sites to serve the strategy and the platform crosswalk strategy that drives audience management

• Executes the processes in place to plan, produce, govern and measure communications content across multiple teams and platforms

• Implements the governance and segmentation of distribution lists to ensure targeted and efficient communication and partner with IT and data teams to maintain clean, up-to-date audience data and access controls

• Integrates the use of AI tools and innovative solutions to improve message targeting, personalization and performance tracking

• Support experimentation with new technologies to enhance message delivery and audience reach

• Execute on the centralized "air traffic control" function to coordinate timing, relevance and frequency of messages

• Gather and report out on success metrics, making recommendations for continued improvement

• Support the tech-focused drivers of the communications strategy, including the integration and evolution of intranet-style platforms, the building and maintenance of SharePoint sites to serve the strategy and the platform crosswalk strategy that drives audience management
• Integrates the use of AI tools and innovative solutions to improve message targeting, personalization and performance tracking
• Provide AI education to the broader team, acting as a resource and expert for best practices
• Execute on the reimagined intranet and internal digital communications strategy
• Execute the processes in place to plan, produce, govern and measure communications content across multiple teams and platforms
• Support experimentation with new technologies to enhance message delivery and audience reach
• Execute on the centralized "air traffic control" function to coordinate timing, relevance and frequency of messages
• Gather and report out on success metrics, making recommendations for continued improvement

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, advertising or other business-related field, or bachelor’s degree combined with relevant experience.

Certification / License

N/A

Work Experience

Typically requires 5 years of experience in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or other business-related field, including experience with formulating and executing comprehensive communications strategies.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

A strategic thinker and creative problem-solver with a track record in internal communications, with a particular focus on reaching diverse audiences with varying levels of access to company-sponsored information.

Ability to think big picture to foresee reputational risks and opportunities and zoom into critical details, nuances and variables to inform internal communications strategies and responses.

Comfortable working across departments and businesses to bring a calm demeanor and coordinated approach to company issues, balancing competing perspectives and the needs of stakeholders at all levels.

Proactive, independent, and takes initiative with consistent follow through.

Superb communication skills, verbal and written, conducted in a timely manner.

Superior time management skills with capability of working with and meeting deadlines.

Ability to think critically, understand complex concepts, synthesize information and create clarity to support sound decision-making.

Specific experience and strong record of success in understanding the environment, identifying opportunities, designing solutions and aligning action to drive performance.

Highly strategic with a demonstrated track record in assessing complex, competitive issues and situations and in developing related initiatives in partnership with other stakeholders to drive business results.

Thrives in a fast-paced environment, having a change mindset and comfortable navigating ambiguity.

Strong communication skills, including presentation creation and delivery, with the ability to inspire and influence others.

Excellent oral and written communications, executive presence and relationship development skills.

Collaborate with other teams within the organization to ensure that consumer and employee insights are integrated into decision-making processes.

Manage resources and timelines, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness of internal communications activities.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Position requires some travel.

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.