Blue Shield of California is
currently seeking a Senior Writer to join our Corporate Communications team
located in San Francisco, CA. Reporting to the Director of Corporate
Communications, this position plays a critical strategic communications role in
explaining the work of the company's business units to external audiences.
The Sr. Writer will play a dual role, advising the company's business leaders
about communicating critical reputational opportunities and risks while
creating and distributing written material for stakeholders about a wide range
of subjects. The successful candidate will serve as a cross-department
knowledge manager, coordinating and developing enterprise-wide communications
while maintaining consistent messaging to all audiences across multiple
departments.
If you are interested, please send me your resume and the best number/time to
speak with you. Feel free to forward my contact information if you know of
anyone who might be interested in these jobs.
Responsibilities:
Write and edit material intended for use with external audiences including
customers, business partners, media, employers, brokers, providers and
members. Write talking points, background documents, press releases,
speeches, magazine articles, Q&A documents, op-eds, PowerPoint
presentations, letters to external constituents, phone scripts and related
materials.
Strategize with business leaders to help successfully communicate their
messages and navigate PR issues.
Conduct detailed research and interviews to gather background information for
creating final documents.
Help pitch articles and news stories to reporters and editors.
Share and help implement best practices across teams.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of six years of communications experience.
Outstanding verbal and written communications skills.
Journalism experience is required.
Must be familiar with healthcare trends and have a good understanding of public
relations strategies.
Comfortable translating complex concepts such as medical or financial
information into clear, succinct copy.
Able to juggle a diverse roster of projects at the same time, and to manage
these projects from inception through delivery.
A track record of identifying communication-improvement opportunities and
taking action to positively impact key metrics.
Ability to think strategically to create and implement plans that drive
results.
Healthcare communications experience in either a top corporate, PR agency, or
medical institution environment a plus, but not required.
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SOURCE: PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL 05/12/10
