We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization:
SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Bay
Position Overview:
Based primarily in the Greater East Bay and San Francisco region, this role is a key contributor to shaping how Sutter Health connects with its audiences—bringing strategy, storytelling and execution together to inform, influence and inspire.
In partnership with communications leadership, you will help design and deliver innovative, insight-driven communication strategies that engage diverse internal and external audiences. Using a proactive, research-informed and Lean-based approach, you will develop and execute integrated plans that build awareness, deepen understanding and strengthen commitment to Sutter Health’s mission, culture and strategic priorities.
This role offers the opportunity to work across high-impact initiatives—translating complex business strategies into clear, compelling narratives and experiences. You will support multi-channel campaigns, events and communications that bring our brand to life through strong messaging, visuals and storytelling—ensuring consistency and integrity across all touchpoints.
As a trusted communications partner, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide strategic counsel and executional support that advances key initiatives, elevates Sutter Health’s distinct strengths, and protects and enhances our reputation. You will also help identify and mitigate potential issues, guide external partners and vendors, and continuously evaluate performance to improve reach, engagement and effectiveness.
Job Description:
This role requires on site presence. The candidate selected for this role should live in the bay area and a commutable distance to San Francisco and the East Bay Area.
EDUCATION:
Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
- Bachelor's: Communications, English, Journalism, Public Relations (PR), or related field
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
- 8 years recent relevant experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Comprehensive knowledge of strategic communications planning, social networking, graphic standards/corporate identity management, graphic design principles, news/feature/speech/online/script writing and editing techniques, publications development/production/management, principles of photography and audio/video production, audience list maintenance and special events coordination.
- Thorough understanding of communications planning, graphic design and production, multi-media, brand management, publications, digital channels (web, social, etc.), special events, leadership presentations and research.
- Expert communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, presentation and negotiation competencies, with the ability to interpret corporate goals and translate them into an effective communications/constituent relations plan.
- Business acumen and exceptional analytic skills with the proven ability to provide innovative communication solutions to complex problems and to meet business objectives.
- Demonstrated understanding of regional, state, and national health care and medicine issues, Northern California current events, and cultural and health care trends.
- Exceptional attention to detail with time management and organization skills, including the demonstrated ability to maintain production schedules and strictly adhere to multiple timelines and budgets.
- Working knowledge of selecting/hiring third-party talent for creative services, graphic design and production, publication development and management, market research and advertising.
- Proficient computer skills, including advance competency in Microsoft Office suite and a solid knowledge of graphic design, data management, and statistical analysis software.
- Synthesize information and ideas across a variety of subject matter areas and to create communication plans that generate an engaging and positive reader experience.
- Articulate a vision, translate complex business ideas into lay terms, work with staff at all levels of the organization. Assess and understand target audience attitudes, opinions, and preferences.
- Manage, prioritize, adapt, and drive numerous projects with multiple and rapidly changing priorities while still delivering quality communications on-time and on-budget.
- Foster a collaborative environment, to influence individuals or groups with diverse opinions and to enlist cooperation without direct control/authority.
- Negotiate effectively with staff, senior management, vendors, media partnerships, external agencies, and organizations. Identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational problems using policies, procedures and department plan.
- Establish, build, and maintain effective working relationships with peers, stakeholders, executives, external agencies, consultants, and relevant industry influencers.
- Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) from PRSA
Job Shift:
Days
Schedule:
Full Time
Days of the Week:
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements:
Occasionally
Benefits:
Yes
Unions:
No
Position Status:
Exempt
Weekly Hours:
40
Employee Status:
Regular
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $143,478.40 to $215,217.60 / annual salary
The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.