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Editorial Manager
EmblemHealth,Inc., through its companies Group Health Incorporated (GHI) and HIP Health Plan of New York (HIP) provides affordable, quality health care coverage and administrative services to approximately 3.4 million people.  For over half a century GHI and HIP provided affordable health insurance to New Yorkers.  In 2006, GHI and HIP affiliated as EmblemHealth companies.  In addition to GHI and HIP, EmblemHealth companies include GHI HMO, HIP Insurance Company of New York, ConnectiCare and EmblemHealth Services Company LLC.

EmblemHealth is seeking an Editorial Manager to oversee the editorial development and timely production of a wide range of communications projects and campaigns in support of the company’s communication strategies and business objectives.  You will oversee staff of communications specialists, assuming responsibility for all aspects of the materials they develop. This includes assigning work, setting and managing priorities and timelines, reviewing copy and mentoring direct reports throughout the communications development process.  You will provide strategic communications support to the company’s business units, with a focus on provider, member and employee health and wellness communications and develop and implement communications project plans that meet their needs.  In addition, assist the Director of Healthcare Communications to create an environment of collegiality and trust, in which effective teamwork is the driving force behind meeting the communications needs of a broad range of internal departments.  You will be charged with encouraging a high level of editorial excellence, providing clear editorial direction and feedback to direct reports.  The successful candidate will directly manage high-level projects including editorial and project management/production, liaise with vendors, graphic designers and Web designers to ensure understanding of projects, quality and deadlines and ensure all communications are consistent with regulatory and accreditation requirements while producing clear and concise quarterly reports.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong people-management skills, including ability to evaluate performance, provide insightful feedback, motivate staff and foster teamwork.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and anticipate and creatively solve problems.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong, demonstrated project management and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
  
• Ability to build strong collaborative working relationships with internal and external customers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required (English, Journalism, Marketing or a health-related field).
• Minimum of five years of related communications experience with a minimum three years of supervisory experience
  
• Editorial and writing aptitude required.
  
• Direct experience with provider policy communications and/or consumer health communications preferred.
  
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) with expertise in electronic as well as print communications.

If you are interested and qualify, please send your resume to Yvonne Hartung (reference Editorial Manager) to HRBox2@emblemhealth.com     EOE
Posted: 8/3/2010

Sr. Communications Specialist
EmblemHealth,Inc., through its companies Group Health Incorporated (GHI) and HIP Health Plan of New York (HIP) provides affordable, quality health care coverage and administrative services to approximately 3.4 million people.  For over half a century GHI and HIP provided affordable health insurance to New Yorkers.  In 2006, GHI and HIP affiliated as EmblemHealth companies.  In addition to GHI and HIP, EmblemHealth companies include GHI HMO, HIP Insurance Company of New York, ConnectiCare and EmblemHealth Services Company LLC.

EmblemHealth is seeking a Sr. Communications Specialist working in the Public Affairs & Communications department to work with their internal customer to develop a clear understanding of their needs and develop a strategy that will meet these needs using internal and external resources while building a detailed project plan, from concept and creative through production to response mechanisms and materials.  You will work with Design and Production to obtain production cost estimates, ensuring that the project stays on budget and acting as the liaison with external vendors (including writers, graphic designers & printers) and oversee their efforts.  You will coordinate data collection and release, matching the data to the original request and ensuring that all communications are consistent with regulatory and accreditation requirements, while adhering to all department procedures, consistent use of the production checklist, review and approval of communications, adhere to all organizational procedures (purchase orders, requisitions, quotations etc.) and adhere to all corporate policies as posted on the i*net.  The Sr. Communications Specialist will obtain copy direction from the internal customer by requesting a draft with key content points, prepare copy based on the direction provided by the internal customer and edit/revise previously prepared copy and proofread as required.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
  
• Ability to successfully execute a Brand Promise
  
• Strong time management skills with ability to set priorities
  
• Demonstrated ability to build strong working relationships
  
• Strong and demonstrated organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage large, complex projects and create detailed campaign plans
  
• Proven editorial judgment and writing skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing or business)
  
• Five years of  related experience
  
• Proficient in electronic as well as print communications
  
• Proficient in the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Outlook

If you are interested, please send your resume to Yvonne Hartung at HRBox2@emblemhealth.com  EOE
Posted: 8/3/2010

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