Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an organization-wide communications strategy aligned with NHCC’s mission and priorities.
• Lead media and public relations efforts, including proactive media outreach and crisis response.
• Serve as a spokesperson and prepare executive leadership for media appearances.
• Develop press releases, executive speeches, op-eds, talking points, and other communications materials.
• Lead communications during public health events, regulatory matters, labor issues, litigation, and operational disruptions.
• Develop internal communications strategies to engage physicians, nurses, staff, and leadership.
• Oversee executive messaging, town halls, website content, social media, and digital communications.
• Maintain brand consistency and monitor public sentiment and organizational reputation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in public information or a related field.
• 10 years of communications or related experience, including experience at the managerial level.
• Five years of specialized healthcare communications experience.
• Strong writing, media relations, crisis communications, and executive messaging skills.

Preferred

• Master’s degree and senior-level communications experience within a hospital, health system, academic medical center, public hospital, or government-affiliated healthcare organization.
• Experience working in regulatory, union, and public-sector environments is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off