Internal & Executive Communications Manager
Job Summary
The Huntsman Mental Health Institute (HMHI) was established in 2021
with a vision to free the world from mental health stigma, bring an
end to suffering, and integrate mind and body to improve life for
every person.
From educators, researchers, and clinicians to the organizations we
partner with, we shine a light on mental health and bring dignity
and quality care to the children, adolescents, adults, and families
we serve every day. The Institute is part of University of Utah
Health, a world-renowned academic health system working to
transform mental health care through community, research, clinical,
and education initiatives.
The Internal & Executive Communications Manager plays a dual
role in fostering a strong organizational culture and elevating the
voice and visibility of HMHI's senior leadership. This position
divides its focus between internal/employee communications and
executive communications support, working closely with senior
leaders to develop compelling presentations, talking points, and
external-facing content that reflects HMHI's mission and
priorities. As part of the HMHI Marketing and Communications team,
this individual is a subject matter expert in both employee
engagement and executive positioning, ensuring that communications
directed at staff and at external audiences alike are aligned,
polished, and strategically sound.
Learn more about the great benefits of working for
University of Utah: benefits.utah.edu
Responsibilities
Internal Communications:
- Develop and execute an internal communications plan to engage
employees, including physicians, researchers, staff, and
faculty.
Write, edit, and oversee internal content across channels such
as newsletters, leadership letters, success stories, annual
reports, event materials, blog posts, and intranet pages.
Deliver core internal communications, including loop screens,
physical signage, and special events and announcements.
Ensure consistent messaging, aesthetics, and tone across all
internal content, working collaboratively to align with HMHI's
values and with U Health and University of Utah marketing
efforts.
Executive Communications:
- Design and prepare polished, high-impact presentations for
senior leadership, including board materials, town halls, and
external speaking engagements.
- Manage and develop content for executive social media presence,
helping leaders build and maintain an authentic, strategic voice on
relevant platforms.
- Draft speeches, talking points, letters, messages, remarks, and
video scripts for leadership use in internal and external
settings.
- -Develop thought leadership content, such as op-eds, bylined
articles, and speaking proposals, to position senior leaders as
subject matter experts.
- Partner directly with senior leaders and other stakeholders to
translate complex initiatives and strategy communications into
clear, compelling narratives for varied audiences.
General:
- Partner closely with the broader marketing and communications
team to deliver on overall organizational goals and
objectives.
- Use data, analytics, and metrics to inform decisions and
recommendations about channels and content.
- Handle information with discretion and confidentiality,
particularly for executive-level communications, while maintaining
strong attention to detail and visual aesthetics.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education
can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience
(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work
experience).
Marketing Communication Specialist, III: Requires
a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (or
equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
Marketing Communication Specialist, IV: Requires a
bachelor's (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master's (or
equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences
- Four to six years of progressively responsible experience in
communications, with demonstrated experience supporting senior
leadership or executive-level communications preferred.
- Master's degree in a related area may be preferred.
- Experience supporting senior leadership or executive-level
communications
- Strong writing skills, with copyediting experience
preferred
- Excellent presentation design skills (PowerPoint or
similar)
- Experience managing social media for a leader or
organization
- Familiarity with incorporating AI tools into daily workflows,
including research, organization, project management, video
production, and content review
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, email platforms (e.g.,
MyEmma, Populo), Microsoft Office suite, and SmartSheet
Special Instructions
Please submit two writing samples-one executive comms (presentation
slides, speech, editorial, etc.) and one internal comms (article,
newsletter, flyer, etc.)
Requisition Number: PRN45863B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: 9am-5pm
Department: 01757 - PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $75,000-$85,000
Close Date: 08/28/2026
Open Until Filled:
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