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Communications Consultant Oakland, CA

The Communications Consultant actively pursues new information to develop communications on compelling issues, projects, and initiatives relevant to S&AM. Works directly with subject matter experts to gather information, and get copy reviewed and approved. The Communications Consultant collaborates with S&AM leaders and staff, commercial marketing communications colleagues, health plan intranet site partners, and various SMEs to develop and delivery timely communications.

Essential Functions:
- Cultivates professional relationships with senior S&AM leaders, subject matter experts, internal clients, and coworkers.
- Represents the department on complex projects and serves as communications strategist for high-level initiatives.
- Acts as a communications adviser and strategist.
- Develops and implements communications plans and tactics that support S&AM mission and areas of focus.
- Actively pursues new information to develop communications on compelling issues relevant to S&AM.
- Communicates complex issues in simple terms (both verbally and in written form).
- Manages and completes multiple assignments in short time frames.
- Writes, edits, and proofs benefit rich content for Comm Flash messages and @HPI.
- Develops a thorough understanding of topics that differentiate KP from the competition.
- Assumes final responsibility for results of specific projects.


Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, public relations or related field or related experience required.
- Minimum Five years of experience working in a complex corporate communications environment with demonstrated excellence in developing, implementing and monitoring strategic communications programs.
- Ability to coordinate diverse projects and activities into a cohesive and strategic communications program.
- Professional-level writing and editing skills for Web and traditional media.
- Demonstrated excellence in working collaboratively in a team setting.
- Able to respond to emerging issues and crises.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree preferred.

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