**Talent based in Denver will be required to be on-site twice a week

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Communications Supervisor supports internal and external communications initiatives and special projects as a member of DaVita's labor relations and center-level risk teams. The ideal candidate will develop an understanding of DaVita's business goals, its needs and, from that understanding, create content to build and protect DaVita's reputation as a leading health care provider. Key duties include: coordinating internal and external content strategy, issues management, content monitoring and reporting, project management and coordinating/maintaining the integrity of other communications and marketing special projects.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position will not have official supervisory responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Build strong relationships with field leaders to proactively tell DaVita's story and mitigate reputational issues as they arise
• Develop and execute internal and external communications campaigns aimed at solidifying DaVita as the provider, partner and employer of choice
• Identify and work with Village leaders and teammates to gather compelling stories representing DaVita as an exemplary provider and employer (i.e. patient and teammate stories that spotlight clinical excellence and quality; third-party validation through events such as lawmaker visits; and community engagement initiatives, including mobile health screenings, musical performances and new center openings)
• Elevate, share and amplify compelling content across internal and external channels to maximize reputational impact
• Establish relationships with local media and conduct media outreach to secure positive media hits
• Support center-level risk and labor relations teams through creation of communications assets, leader coaching/support and local media relations Work with the creative experts to help develop supporting visual content, review/edit assets and manage the content review process
• Monitor traditional media, analyze PR outcomes and provide media intelligence to Village leaders with the help of software, tools and agency support
• Administratively manage multiple projects, research and develop communications plans and track and report results
• Maintain strong working relationships with teammates across the enterprise.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, licenses, certification, and experience required to fulfill the essential duties, including computer skills as required.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience preferred
• .A minimum of 2-3 years of communications or related field.
• Excellent writing, communications and presentation skills, with the ability to create content for a variety of channels required.
• Successful media placements in support of strategic business goals.
• Agency and project management experience preferred.
• Media monitoring experience preferred, including 1-2 years of experience with tools like Talkwalker, Hootsuite, Meltwater, Cision, Muck Rack or similar.
• Experience and understanding of traditional and emerging strategic communications and marketing trends and technologies.
• Possess a cultural awareness and ability to tailor communication to culturally diverse audiences.

ESSENTIAL BEHAVIORS, SKILLS AND ATTITUDES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN THIS POSITION

• Commitment to DaVita values of Service Excellence, Integrity, Team, Continuous Improvement, Accountability, Fulfillment and Fun with ability to demonstrate those positively and proactively to patients, teammates, management, physicians and/or vendors (Village Service Partners) in everyday performance and interactions
• Ability to self-start, think critically and solve problems creatively. Ability to prioritize projects and multi-task on a daily basis.
• Proclivity to be a positive part of a healthy, high-functioning team operating in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take initiative, plan, prioritize and execute the completion of all projects independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner.
• Composure under the pressure of deadlines.
• Solid relationship-building skills across all levels of organization and with external vendors.
• Demonstrated oral and verbal communication skills with teammates at various management levels across the company.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to successfully perform the essential responsibilities of the position.

Vision requirements

Vision adequate to perform essential duties of position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

NONE REQUIRED

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Level III - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

No required tasks involve greater exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues than would be encountered by a visitor. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or other hazardous conditions.

What We'll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita's online training platform StarLearning.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Salary/ Wage Range

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at