Director of Communications

Akumin • Orlando, FL

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Director of Communications owns the execution of enterprise communications, supporting organizational priorities, new initiatives, and transformation efforts. This role works closely with senior leaders to develop and deliver internal and external messaging, manage press releases, oversee social media, and ensure communications are timely, clear, and aligned to business goals. Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Enterprise Communications Delivery - Execute day to day internal and external communications that support business operations and enterprise priorities. Executive Messaging and Advisory Support - Own drafting and delivery of executive and senior leadership communications, serving as a trusted partner on tone, clarity, and message alignment. Corporate Social Media Leadership - Lead corporate and leadership social media end to end, including content creation, approvals, publishing, governance, and performance management. Press Releases and External Announcements - Draft and manage press releases and public announcements tied to company news, initiatives, partnerships, and milestones. Initiative and Transformation Communications - Deliver communications for enterprise initiatives and transformation efforts, ensuring complex topics are translated into clear, actionable messages. Issue, Risk, and Sensitive Communications - Support high visibility or sensitive communications, proactively identifying risks and ensuring thoughtful, coordinated messaging. Measurement, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement - Track performance across communication channels and provide insights and reporting to inform decisions and optimize execution. Other Duties as Assigned - Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support organizational priorities, evolving business needs, and communications initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with focus on Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or Equivalent experience
• 7 plus years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated hands on experience executing internal and external communications in a mid to large organization.
• Proven ownership of executive and senior leadership communications, including drafting emails, announcements, talking points, and briefing materials
• Direct experience managing corporate and leadership social media, including content creation, approvals, publishing, and performance tracking
• Experience drafting and coordinating press releases and external announcements tied to company news, initiatives, and milestones
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex or sensitive topics into clear, concise messaging
• Experience supporting sensitive, high visibility, or risk related communications with discretion and sound judgment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders in a fast paced environment
• Strong cross functional collaboration skills, including partnership with legal, HR, marketing, and operations

Nice To Haves

• Experience in healthcare, regulated industries, or similarly complex environments
• Experience managing and optimizing social media across multiple platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook (Meta), Instagram, TikTok, and emerging channels
• Familiarity with social media analytics, reporting tools, and performance optimization across platforms
• Experience supporting enterprise initiatives, transformation projects, or organizational change
• Experience advising leaders as a trusted communications partner, including guidance on executive presence and messaging
• Exposure to brand governance, message alignment, and approval workflows
• Experience preparing performance summaries or communication insights for leadership review
• Ongoing professional development or certifications in communications, public relations, social media, or digital marketing a plus

Responsibilities

• Enterprise Communications Delivery - Execute day to day internal and external communications that support business operations and enterprise priorities.
• Executive Messaging and Advisory Support - Own drafting and delivery of executive and senior leadership communications, serving as a trusted partner on tone, clarity, and message alignment.
• Corporate Social Media Leadership - Lead corporate and leadership social media end to end, including content creation, approvals, publishing, governance, and performance management.
• Press Releases and External Announcements - Draft and manage press releases and public announcements tied to company news, initiatives, partnerships, and milestones.
• Initiative and Transformation Communications - Deliver communications for enterprise initiatives and transformation efforts, ensuring complex topics are translated into clear, actionable messages.
• Issue, Risk, and Sensitive Communications - Support high visibility or sensitive communications, proactively identifying risks and ensuring thoughtful, coordinated messaging.
• Measurement, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement - Track performance across communication channels and provide insights and reporting to inform decisions and optimize execution.
• Other Duties as Assigned - Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support organizational priorities, evolving business needs, and communications initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees