Communications Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, business administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in communications strategy, planning, management, and measurement, including 3 years in management.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at various levels.
• Ability to manage staff and a regional marketing and communications budget and be accountable for results.
• Ability to analyze information and make recommendations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with staff, physicians, and senior leadership.
• Initiative, strong attention to detail, project management and organizational skills, and analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of job information; proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in communications, marketing, business administration, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of communications experience and/or communications experience in a healthcare system or nationally ranked hospital.

Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee regional strategic marketing plans and budgets aligned with regional and system-wide goals.
• Oversee social, digital, and reputation programs.
• Build brand equity, improve reputation and brand position, and contribute to employee engagement and desired culture in the region.
• Ensure timely delivery of marketing programs to acquire, retain, and engage consumers and enhance the organization’s image and reputation.
• Work with marketing and communications analytics teams to measure messaging across platforms and tactics, assess performance indicators, and identify trends and opportunities.
• Align regional internal communications with system internal communications to leverage platforms and drive employee engagement.
• Manage regional media relations and crisis communications.
• Supervise regional marketing and communications team members and provide coaching and development.
• Manage outside agencies, internal resources, and budgets to maximize results and achieve regional and organizational goals.
• Remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Perform other related duties as required.