Vice President, Communications and Public Relations Job at Huntington Beach Hosp

Overview

Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system headquartered in Ontario, California. Prime Healthcare operates 51 hospitals and has more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states, providing over 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation’s leading health systems with nearly 57,000 employees and physicians. Eighteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Prime Healthcare is actively seeking new members to join our corporate team!

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Responsibilities

The Corporate Vice President of Communications and Public Relations is a strategic leader responsible for developing and executing the organization’s communications and public relations strategies. This role serves as a key representative of Prime Healthcare with internal and external stakeholders, acting as the primary spokesperson. The leader oversees corporate communications, media relations, investor communications, government relations support, and community engagement activities. This position manages a team responsible for internal communications, executive communications, PR, media relations, crisis communications, corporate sponsorships, website development, digital marketing, and social media strategy. Collaboration with hospital leadership across the system is essential, with hospital communications teams reporting indirectly to this role.

Qualifications

Required qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• 10+ years of successful communications experience in healthcare, including leadership at the C-suite level.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior executives, board members, physician leaders, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
• Excellent writing skills for diverse audiences.
• Relationship-building skills and media experience, including with outlets like Becker’s Healthcare, Modern Healthcare.
• Track record of leading corporate and regional communications, crisis management, media relations, and labor communications.
• A hands-on, collaborative leadership style capable of developing materials under tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational, communication, planning, and leadership skills; diplomatic and relationship-oriented.
• Excellent coaching and mentoring abilities.

Preferred qualifications :

Prime Healthcare offers a competitive benefits package, including paid time off, 401K, medical / dental / vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and voluntary benefits. Compensation is estimated between $214,240 and $300,000 annually, depending on experience and location. The role may also include participation in the company’s discretionary bonus program.

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