Director, Internal Communications & Engagement - Orange County & San Diego
Orange, CA (Hybrid)
$121K/yr – $200K/yrFull time
Posted 3 days ago
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Job Description
This position is hybrid with an expectation of time spent at both the San Diego and Orange County campuses.
The position reports to the Associate Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, based in Orange County.
Job Summary
The Director, Internal Communications & Engagement leads internal communications for Rady Children’s Health, with the goal of driving employee and physician engagement, trust, and cultural alignment. Reporting to the Associate Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, this role is dedicated to helping ensure physicians and employees feel connected to the organization’s mission by ensuring the provision of consistent communications and clear messaging that support organizational priorities and builds confidence in leadership.
Experience
Minimum $121,347 Midpoint $160,826 Maximum $200,283
Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.
The position reports to the Associate Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, based in Orange County.
Job Summary
The Director, Internal Communications & Engagement leads internal communications for Rady Children’s Health, with the goal of driving employee and physician engagement, trust, and cultural alignment. Reporting to the Associate Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, this role is dedicated to helping ensure physicians and employees feel connected to the organization’s mission by ensuring the provision of consistent communications and clear messaging that support organizational priorities and builds confidence in leadership.
Experience
- Required: At least eight (8) years in communications; minimum five (5) years in a leadership/management role.
- Preferred: Healthcare or large complex system experience.
- Required: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, PR, Journalism, Marketing, or related field
- Preferred: Master’s degree in related discipline.
- Required: Exceptional written and verbal communication, with the ability to translate complex issues into clear, engaging and compelling content for diverse audiences. Excellent presentation skills, including preparing and delivering PowerPoint presentations. Strong storytelling skills, with the ability to connect strategy and culture through compelling narratives that inspire physicians and employees. Change communication, including anticipating physician/employee concerns and crafting messages that builds understanding and foster trust. Leadership and people management skills. Expertise in employee/internal comms channels. Strong collaboration and relationship-building across departments, including HR and Medical Staff. Ability to handle sensitive issues with discretion and clarity. Data-driven approach to communications measurement
Minimum $121,347 Midpoint $160,826 Maximum $200,283
Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.
Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego
Ranked as one of the 10 best children’s hospitals in the nation by U.S. News and World Report in 2024, Rady Children’s Hospital includes a 511-bed pediatric hospital that serves as the largest provider of comprehensive pediatric medical services in San Diego, southern Riverside and Imperial counties. With more than 40 locations, Rady Children’s is the only health system in the San Diego area dedicated exclusively to pediatric health care and is the region’s only designated pediatric trauma center. Rady Children’s is a nonprofit organization that relies on donations to support its mission. For more information, visit rchsd.org.
