Manager, Communications, Executive Communications

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Organization:

SHSO-Sutter Health System Office-Valley

Position Overview:

The Manager, Executive Communications is an internally focused communications leader who supports senior executives in high-visibility, high-trust environments. This role shapes, protects and amplifies executive voices across internal platforms and leadership forums. That work includes regular weekly and monthly executive newsletters and other recurring and as-needed leadership communications that help executives show up clearly, credibly and consistently for employees, leaders and the board.

This role sits at a critical juncture in the executive communications workflow. You will be expected to strengthen, refine and align executive content and deliverables before advancing to director level and senior leadership review. You must be able to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with urgent deadlines while maintaining high standards for clarity, accuracy and executive voice.

You will be expected to help craft executive perspectives in alignment with enterprise strategy, organizational priorities and external environmental factors. You must be able to synthesize complex information into clear and plainspoken communications that sound authentically like the executive, accurately reflecting their unique tone and style. This work is often done in close partnership with executive consultants, subject matter experts and Communications peers across the organization.

The role requires strong executive presence demonstrated through confidence, judgment and composure when working with senior leaders. This includes the ability to engage directly with executives, offer clear and well-reasoned recommendations, navigate differing perspectives professionally, and advance work thoughtfully in high visibility, high pressure environments.

The role additionally calls for a curious and creative mindset. You will be expected to look for opportunities to innovate and strengthen the impact of executive communication over time. Adaptability is also critical in this role. You should be comfortable quickly adjusting content and approach as priorities or direction shift.

This is a manager level role with one direct report and significant ownership and visibility. It blends strategic thinking and hands on execution, requiring both big picture thinking and close attention to detail.

Key Attributes
• Strong executive presence demonstrated through judgment and steadiness, engaging directly with senior leaders, offering clear recommendations and moving work forward in high visibility, high pressure environments with urgent deadlines.
• Extensive written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to quickly assess executive communications, identify weaknesses in clarity, structure or tone and strengthen work to meet executive expectations.
• Proven ability to lead complex executive communications programs, sustaining quality and consistency across multi-channel efforts even as priorities shift.
• Builds alignment through credibility and judgment, working in close partnership with executive consultants, Communications colleagues and with subject matter experts to strengthen executive content.
• Works effectively through frequent review cycles, maintaining focus and professionalism as executive communications are revised and refined.
• Integrates feedback thoughtfully, using input from executives and multiple stakeholders to strengthen outcomes without losing clarity, voice or momentum.
• Strong instinct for what matters most, able to focus content and messaging when direction changes or context evolves.

Job Description:

EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS

• Proactively and strategically identifies, evaluates, and pursues communications, engagement and presentation opportunities for key senior executives that drive organizational strategy, increase system brand awareness, and positively position SH as an industry leader with high-impact target audiences including business partners; employers; and business, government, and community leaders.
• Develops communications/engagement strategies and content for key SH senior leadership team members, including writing and editing executive speeches, and developing engaging and inspiring complimentary visual presentations.
• Partners with social media team to build out and leverage social media platforms and strategy for senior executives.
• Enhances CEO and senior leader visibility through coordinated management of employee town halls, recognition events, systemwide employee and leader gatherings and intra-system visitations.
• Provides and arranges coaching for delivering senior executive level presentations and handling news media.
• Oversees senior ex