Job Title:
Internal Communications Specialist - Bassett Healthcare Network - Hybrid
Company: Bassett Healthcare
Location: Cooperstown, NY
Created: 2026-03-04
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
The best thing about this roleAre you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients? Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference. We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.What you'll doReporting to the Director of Corporate Communications and Public Relations, the Internal Communications Specialist will coordinate employee communications across the enterprise, overseeing complex projects and publications to reach diverse caregiver, clinician, and executive audiences. The position supports essential operational communications as well as high-level education around major organizational priorities and initiatives. The Internal Communications Specialist will also research, recommend, and implement a new communication tool/platform to roll out. The ideal candidate thrives in a complex, fast-paced corporate environment with deadlines, has significant experience working in internal communications (preferably in healthcare), is an excellent writer, and embraces teamwork. This role requires in-person office time every week. Manage internal communications across the Bassett Healthcare Network enterprise. Provide key consultation to executive and senior leadership on complex internal communications projects. Research and implement a new enterprise-wide communications platform. Serve on Incident Command for crisis communications response efforts and planning. May take media call. Manage complex communications projects for internal audiences – from conception to roll-out. Manage and develop content for internal publications, including employee newsletters, the internal intranet, and other communications tools, as well as social media channels. Provide critical support to key internal stakeholders and experts for employee communications, including Human Resources, clinical leadership and operations, Corporate Compliance, and other disciplines. Write stories, take photos, and prepare short videos for campaigns and initiatives as assigned Serve on relevant workgroups and committees as a key stakeholder for staff education and outreach. Assist with miscellaneous Marketing & Communications projects and tasks as needed, including donor communications, social media content, copywriting, proofreading, and other duties as assigned. What we need from youEducation: 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree in Communications, English, Journalism, Public Relations or related field, required Master's Degree, preferred Experience: Minimum 5 years in a multi-entity, complex corporate environment working with internal communication - preferably healthcare, required Skills: Reading/Writing/Comprehension Interacting with People Communication Project Management/Planning Computer Skills Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking or standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met. Occasional lifting, repetitive motion, standing, visual acuity (color, depth, perception), walking Constant typing/clerical/dexterity, hearing, seeing/monitor/computer use, talking Working Conditions: Occasional extreme temperatures Travel: Occasional Travel - The job may require travel from time- to-time, but not on a regular basis Total RewardsBassett Healthcare Network’s commitment to our employees includes benefit programs carefully designed with the needs and values of all our employees in mind. Many of the benefits we offer are paid fully or in large part by Bassett. Our generous benefits offerings include: Paid time off, including company holidays, vacation, and sick time Medical, dental and vision insurance Life insurance and disability protection Retirement benefits including an employer match And more! Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.Pay RangeSalary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. The above compensation range represents a good faith belief of the compensation range by Bassett Healthcare Network, and its entities and affiliates, at the time of this posting or advertisement.Pay Range Minimum:USD $62,717.51/Yr.Pay Range Maximum:USD $94,076.27/Yr.We love the difference people bringWe provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.