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Job type full-time
Full job description
Overview
Texas oncology is looking for a communications manager to join our team! this is a remote position based out of the corporate office in dallas, but we are willing to consider candidates outside of the dallas areaTexas oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across texas and southeastern oklahomaOur founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearbyOur mission is still the same today-at texas oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve `more breakthroughsMore victories.` ® in their fight against cancerToday, texas oncology treats half of all texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.
All texas oncology employees, except those who work from home full time or who have a medical or religious accommodation, must be fully vaccinated, as defined by the cdc, by december 3, 2021.
Why work for us?
Come join our team that is responsible for helping lead texas oncology in treating more patients diagnosed with cancer than any other provider in texasWe offer our employees a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, a generous pto program, a 401k plan that comes with a company match, a wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle, and lots of other great perks such as tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program and discounts on some of your favorite retailers.
What does the communications manager do?
The communications manager supports both internal and external communications for texas oncology and is responsible for creating, developing, and implementing communications projects and tactics that align with the company vision and direction.
Responsibilities
The essential duties and responsibilities:
Researches, conducts interviews, and writes content and copy for internal and external communications.
Plans and coordinates internal communications activities (town halls, newsletter writing, production, and distribution).
Provides media relations support for proactive outreach and reactive media inquiries from top tier texas media outlets and local market news media, and healthcare and oncology care trade publications.
Provides general public relations/corporate communications support for consumer and business stakeholder audiences.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for the communications manager position will have the following background and experience:
Bachelor`s degree required, preferably in journalism, public relations, communications, english or relevant field of study.
3-6 years of experience in public relations, corporate communications, and/or internal communications preferred, whether at a company or an agency.
Must have media relations experience, including developing effective pitches, securing and managing media interviews, tracking media coverage, and key message development.
Demonstrated strong writing skills required.
Familiarity with social media and content programs, editorial calendar development preferred.
Experience in healthcare communication preferred but not required.
Texas oncology is part of the us oncology network and is an equal opportunity employerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
