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Director Communications

Are you a strategic storyteller who knows how to elevate a brand, protect a reputation, and inspire trust across diverse audiences? Do you thrive as a working leader — someone who can both set the vision and roll up your sleeves to make it happen? Valleywise Health is looking for a dynamic communications leader ready to shape the voice of a vital community institution.

As the Director Communications, you will drive the strategy that positions Valleywise Health as an indispensable community asset, a healthcare innovator, and an employer of choice. Reporting to the VP of Marketing & Communications, you will guide highimpact messaging, strengthen our public presence, and support executive visibility across our public teaching hospital and safetynet system of care.

This is a role for a leader who brings clarity, creativity, and confidence — and who knows how to build trust through meaningful, consistent communication.

What You will Lead

Develop and execute a comprehensive external communications and executive communications strategy.
Advance and protect the organization’s reputation across media, community, and stakeholder audiences.
Craft compelling narratives that highlight Valleywise Health’s mission, innovation, and community impact.
Serve as a working leader who mentors, motivates, and elevates a highperforming communications team.
Partner closely with senior leadership to ensure alignment, clarity, and strategic messaging.
Drive measurable results through thoughtful planning, resource allocation, and datainformed decisionmaking.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Public Relations, Marketing, Communications, or related field
Master’s degree preferred

Experience:

Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible communications or public relations experience
Proven leadership experience — ideally as a Director of PR/Communications/Marketing or similar role in a healthcare environment
Preferably 5+ years in a supervisory or managerial capacity

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Exceptional writing, presenting, and communication skills
Deep understanding of communications best practices
Demonstrated success designing, implementing, and analyzing PR and communications strategies
Strong leadership presence with the ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire teams
Skilled in resource planning, project execution, and managing priorities in a fastmoving environment
High emotional intelligence — tact, diplomacy, and strong interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate effectively with peers, staff, and senior leadership
Commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and excellent customer service
English fluency required; Spanish language skills are a plus
Healthcare communications experience preferred

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Location: Valleywise Health System · Marketing and Communications
Schedule: Regular FT 40 Hours Per Week, Days

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