Director, Corporate Communications

Machinify•Dallas, TX

2d•$150,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Machinify is a healthcare intelligence company providing an AI-powered platform and expertise to health plans. The Director, Corporate Communications works directly with the VP, Corporate Communications to run internal and external communications. The role oversees the day-to-day communications calendar, owns major programs from strategy through execution, and maintains high standards for communications quality. The Director leads change communications, campaigns, and ongoing content across SharePoint, Slack, email, and live events; manages communications for people managers and senior leaders; and strengthens Machinify's corporate reputation through executive thought leadership and industry presence. The role calls for exceptional writing and editorial judgment, independent execution, and practical daily use of AI tools for planning, research, and measurement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, English, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
At least 8 years of progressive corporate communications experience spanning internal and external communications, including ownership of high-visibility programs.
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to adapt voice, format, and length for different audiences and make complex technical topics, including AI, understandable.
Demonstrated success leading change and transformation communications in a complex organization.
Track record of running campaigns and recurring content series from concept through measurement.
Hands-on daily use of generative AI tools, such as Claude, ChatGPT, or Microsoft Copilot, with judgment about limitations and protection of confidential information.
Deep working knowledge of enterprise channels, including SharePoint, Slack, and email, and how audience behavior differs across them.
Experience supporting C-level executives through counsel, thought leadership, speeches, and presentations.
Experience building communications programs from the ground up and influencing across teams without direct authority, with strong judgment and discretion.
Submit two or three samples of the applicant's own writing, ideally including at least one internal and one external piece.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare industry experience, including health plans, payers, providers, or healthcare technology.
Experience communicating with a global, distributed workforce.
Experience managing SharePoint intranet sites or other enterprise content platforms.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day internal and external communications with the VP, Corporate Communications, including the editorial calendar, reviews, approvals, and quality.
Lead change and transformation communications for enterprise initiatives, including activation of the company's mission, vision, and values through stakeholder mapping, sequencing, leader toolkits, FAQs, and follow-through.
Plan and run multi-channel campaigns and recurring content series, including employee features and storytelling that reinforce culture, business priorities, and AI adoption.
Manage internal communications channels—including SharePoint, Slack, email, and live events—and establish standards for consistent content.
Manage communications content for people managers and the senior leadership team, including a dedicated people manager channel.
Lead executive communications, including thought leadership, speaking and media opportunities, presentations, and internal messages written in executives' voices; counsel senior leaders on messaging during consequential moments.
Strengthen corporate reputation by shaping the corporate narrative, pursuing awards and industry recognition, and expanding industry presence with Marketing.
Use AI tools for research, planning, analysis, and measurement, and help establish responsible practices for team use of AI.
Build editorial standards, processes, and measurement to assess communications effectiveness and identify improvements.