Communications Director

Job Summary :

The Communications Director is responsible for proactively planning, implementing, and evaluating all aspects of Erlanger's internal and external communications efforts. This includes day-to-day media relations, public relations strategy, crisis communications preparedness, executive messaging, and employee communications.

The role serves as Erlanger's principal spokesperson and PR strategist-managing communications risks and opportunities with confidence, clarity, and alignment to the system's mission and values.

The Communications Director will lead both proactive storytelling efforts and responsive communication across complex, sensitive, and fast-moving issues.

This individual must be a collaborative leader with sound judgment, excellent writing and interpersonal skills, and the ability to build trust across hospital leadership, staff, media outlets, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities :

Public Relations & Reputation Strategy

• Develop and execute a comprehensive PR strategy that supports Erlanger's visibility, credibility, and community trust.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all media inquiries, media training, and media relationship management.
• Collaborate with Bridge PR to proactively pitch stories, manage earned media opportunities, and position Erlanger executives as thought leaders.

Crisis Communications & Issue Management

Executive & Internal Communications

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Systemwide Relationship Building

Partner Management

Education : Required :

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.

Preferred :

Master's degree in Strategic Communications, Public Administration, or related area

Experience : Required :

Preferred :

Position Requirement(s) : License / Certification / Registration

Required :

N / A

Preferred :

N / A

Position Requirement(s) : License / Certification / Registration

Required :

N / A

Preferred :

N / A