Responsibilities

• The VP of Branding and Communications will develop a world-class communications plan for AltaMed, directly managing communications activities that promote, enhance, and protect the organization's brand reputation.
• Lead and develop the brand strategy and implementation company-wide, including strategic and tactical alignment of all plan elements within the brand and across all organizational strategies.
• Proactively lead brand work through both centralized branding functions and distributed staff.
• Be responsible for the development, integration, and implementation of a broad range of public relations activities relative to the strategic direction and positioning of the organization and its leadership.
• Be an ambassador for the organization and build relationships with the media.
• Drive broader awareness and donor support for the organization.
• Oversee AltaMed's varied and integrated communications products and services, including newsletters and other print publications, Web, E-news, and other online communications; media and public relations; and branding.
• Include strategic development and launch of annual awareness campaign, and actionable awareness activities year-round, which encompass material development, deployment, tracking, and reporting progress, metrics, and impact.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Branding, Journalism, Communications, or related fields is required.
• An advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a senior management role, either in-house or with an agency.
• Demonstrated skill and comfort in proactively building relationships with top-tier reporters and editors, and in successfully positioning subject matter with the media to achieve high-impact placements.
• Extensive successful writing and editing experience (externally focused) with a variety of print and online communications media.
• Demonstrated experience and leadership in managing comprehensive strategic communications, media relations, and branding programs to advance an organization's mission and goals.
• Creative and thoughtful on how new media technologies can be utilized.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in planning, writing, editing, and production of newsletters, press releases, annual reports, branding literature, and other print publications and directories.
• Innovative thinker, with a track record for translating strategic thinking into action plans and output.
• Experience in building, mentoring, and coaching a team of communications specialists.
• Superior management skills.

Preferred

• Advanced degree is preferred.
• Experience in donor communications and fundraising support is a plus.
• Ability to translate strategic thinking into actionable plans.
• Prior experience leading branding and communications for nonprofit organizations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program