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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.

Facility: Sanford Center Building
Location: Sioux Falls, SD
Address: 2301 East 60th St N, Sioux Falls, SD 57104, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 40.00
Salary Range: 19.00 - 30.50

Job Summary

The research communication specialist is responsible for planning, developing and implementing communications within Sanford Research. This role is also expected to support and deliver external research communications in collaboration with internal stakeholders where appropriate. Responsible for the effective delivery of communication programs through a wide range of mediums to inform and engage. Will be the point person and will lead the planning, organization and coordination of communication for specific departments and initiatives within Sanford Research. Will assist and participate in a variety of communications with, and intended for, external stakeholders. Develops communications tactics including email, video, social media, and intranet. Fosters and develops relationships with key stakeholders within Sanford Health, and participates in a variety of meetings with external stakeholders to assist with creation of communication assets. Routes content to internal stakeholders for review and approval. Delivers content while adhering to established deadlines using a variety of technologies including intranet, email, social media, and mobile applications. Creates simple, clear and effective communication assets. Partners with the creative team in Sanford Health's marketing division to add visual, video and animation elements to communications where appropriate. Creates and maintains positive working relationships with partners and stakeholders to understand priorities and needs. Prepares finalized communications content in an appropriate format for final approval from direct manager. Effective time management and prioritization skills with the ability to manage workload with little direction.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Communications or a specialized discipline such as Advertising, Media and Digital Media, Organizational Communication, Strategic Communication, Scientific & Healthcare Communications, etc.

1-3 years in a professional communications capacity is preferred, but not required. Experience with scientific or medical communications is a positive.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0187681
Job Function: Research
Featured: No