Position Summary:
Utilizes professional, creative and technical skills in planning, developing and producing and managing communications in support of Mercy Information Services Division (MISD), a division of the Sisters of Mercy Health System, including print, electronic and Web-based communications. Assumes special communications projects and serves as communications resource to MISD and the Corporate Communications department. Ensures Mercy Values are reflected in all aspects of the department's operations. Reports to the Manager-Communications, MISD. Frequent daily interaction with other Corporate Communications staff members and MISD co-workers. Weekly interaction with other Mercy departments.

Primary responsibilities:
1. Manages the development of communication materials to primarily support internal (MISD) and System communication needs.
2. Works with MISD leaders and technical teams to produce customer communications, including bulletins and advisories. Develops and/or reviews other customer materials, including FAQ documents, tutorials and other resources. Develops all customer communications for a non-technical audience.
3. Primary contributor and editor for bi-weekly division Web publication.
4. Contributor to division's intranet site content.
5. Writes and uses a variety of programs to produce print, electronic and presentation materials as needed.
6. Coordinates the work of vendors to complete projects as needed.
7. Supports the Manager-Communications in activities and projects as necessary.
8. Serves as part of Mercy's Corporate Communications Department and Communications Council; attends departmental and council meetings and other events as necessary. Provides communications updates as required.

Required qualifications:
1. Bachelor Degree in Communications, English, Journalism or similar field.
2. Three years of communications/public relations experience, with background in technical writing or communications in IT or other high-tech industry.
3. Excellent written communications skills, with proven ability to simplify technical information.
4. Computer proficiency with strong skills in desktop publishing, Word processing (Microsoft Word) presentation software (PowerPoint), and content management software.
5. Photography (digital camera) skills.

Preferred qualifications:
1. Quark or proficiency with similar desktop publishing program.
2. Familiarity with Photoshop, Illustrator or other image editing and drawing programs.
3. Knowledge of Windows SharePoint contribution.
4. Web content management and/or HTML coding proficiency.
5. Digital photography experience.

To apply, please submit your resume to Tracey E. Hawkins at Tracey.Hawkins@mercy.net.

Director of Communications
Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra

Reports to: President and executive director

Position Summary:
The Director of Communications is a senior staff position responsible for all activities and goals of the Communications Department. The Communications Department is responsible for development and administration of activities to enhance and improve the local, regional, national and international image of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra; to effect and improve understanding by the public and internal entities of the organization’s mission, achievements and core competencies; to publicize activities and performances; and to proactively identify issues that may impact the organization. The primary method of accomplishing these goals is through various means of communication, both oral and written along with the ongoing cultivation of many key relationships inside and outside the Symphony family.

Essential Functions Include:
• Direct, administer, and coordinate all activities of the Communications Department, including working with the Vice President for Marketing to create an aggressive public relations and communications plan both internally and externally, overseeing the following: disseminating public service announcements, press releases and press kits to the media, ensuring that key media receive sufficient advance information on each concert and event in a timely and accurate manner; writing, editing, proofreading various public relations, marketing and development materials; writing scripts for staff and board members for videos, public appearances, or other publicity events; responding to media and other inquiries about events and general information questions.
• Develop plan with emphasis on communications efforts in support of increased ticket sales; a multi-year effort to promote generally the programs and visibility of the orchestra and Music Director; and to create and project a positive image of the orchestra in the region and the world.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive strategic communication plan that sets short and long-range communications goals for all areas of the organization directed toward successfully accomplishing current communication objectives and those laid out in a new strategic plan.

Position Requires:
• Broad knowledge of the public relations discipline involving extensive theoretical knowledge equivalent to a complete four-year college or university education, preferably in public relations, journalism or communications.
• Minimum 5 years of management experience in the communications field including publicity, media relations, and supervising staff.
• Strategic thinker who has the ability to link day-to-day communications functions to meeting the organization’s long-range Key Result Areas’ goals and objectives.
• An established broad network of professional contacts within the media industry.
• Considerable judgment to work independently toward results.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills that reflect ability to motivate others toward reaching organizational objectives.
• Knowledge of classical music and the symphony field preferred. An appreciation for classical music required.

Ability to:
• Apply principles to solve problems and deal with a variety of variables.
• Project a polished and professional image that positively reflects on the organization.
• Communicate with internal and external contacts with a high degree of diplomacy.
• Work with confidential data of major importance.
• Use a personal computer, with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office and Internet usage.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating with internal and external contacts in a manner using considerable tact required to achieve results.

To apply please send cover letter and resume with salary requirements to:
Open Position: Director of Communications
718 North Grand
St. Louis, MO 63103
Email: resume@slso.org – must be submitted in Word or RTF

Communications Specialist
Concordia Plan Services

Concordia Plan Services, a non profit, private trust for health and retiree benefits for workers worldwide in the Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod
Headquarters: Kirkwood, MO

Immediate opening for a communications specialist in a worker benefits non profit organization. Write and edit content for worker benefits: health insurance, savings programs, retirement benefits, etc. Produce newsletters, brochures, posters, presentations, exhibits, etc. Establish project plans, work with print and fulfillment centers. Excellent knowledge of English, grammar, punctuation, technical writing. Strong skills in research, creative problem solving, Macintosh, Adobe Creative suite, desktop publishing. Desire bachelor’s degree in communications, English, or marketing; or 3-5 years equivalent experience.

For more information:
Dawn Crosno, Sr. Manager, Communications
Concordia Plan Services
1333 S. Kirkwood Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63122

Creative Communications Specialist
Ron Scherer & Company

Job Description:
Ron Scherer & Company, an award-winning advertising and public relations agency since 1994, is reviewing applications for a Creative Communications Specialist position.
In this role, the individual will be responsible for creating and implementing marketing communications projects and PR campaigns. The role includes opportunities for advancement into account management, as well.

Confident and creative self-starters will be successful in this role and truly enjoy the wide array of projects available through our base of clients. Our firm will be a welcome challenge for those who are tired of being pigeon-holed in a large agency or organization with office politics and rigid roles that make work for a boring (or frustrating) work day.

Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, English, Journalism or similar field
• Exceptional creative writing skills and thorough knowledge of AP writing style
• 1-3 years of communications/advertising/public relations experience
• Computer literacy with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Internet
• Excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail
• Strong project coordination skills
• Strong public speaking, presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage and work with vendors and freelancers
• Familiarity with print and Web production processes
• Critical thinking, originality and the ability to work independently
• Familiarity with InDesign software a plus but not required

To Apply:
Fax, mail or email three writing samples (one news release, two creative writing samples/articles/ads) a resume, salary history and salary requirement to:
1839 Ghent Road, Suite 220 Columbia, IL 62236
E-mail: scott@schererandcompany.com
Phone: 618.281.6648
Fax: 618.281.6667

Manager, Corporate Communications
Express Scripts, Inc.