Vice President, Communications and Public Relations

Prime Healthcare; Ontario; On-site; USD 214,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Corporate Vice President of Communications and Public Relations to lead strategic communications initiatives. This role involves extensive writing, editing, and planning while serving as the primary spokesperson. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare communications, with a proven track record in crisis management and media relations. The position offers a competitive rewards package, including comprehensive healthcare coverage and paid time off, making it an exciting opportunity for a dynamic leader in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

401K

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary Benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years of communications experience in healthcare settings.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior executives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee corporate communications, media relations, and community engagement.
• Manage a team responsible for internal and external communications.

Skills

Effective Communication

Crisis Management

Media Relations

Public Relations

Relationship Building

Leadership

Writing Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism

Master’s degree in Communications

Job description

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!

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. The Company also prohibits harassment based on these categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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Responsibilities

The Corporate Vice President of Communications and Public Relations is a strategic leader responsible for extensive writing, editing, planning, development, and execution of the organization's communications and public relations. This role serves as a primary spokesperson for Prime Healthcare and oversees all corporate communications, media relations, investor communications, government relations support, and community engagement activities. The leader manages a team responsible for internal communications, executive communications, PR, media relations, crisis communications, corporate sponsorships, foundation activities, website development, digital marketing, and social media strategy. Collaboration with hospital leadership across the system is essential, and hospital communication teams report dotted-line 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 a healthcare delivery setting, including at the C-suite level.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with senior executives, board members, physicians, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
• Excellent writing skills for diverse audiences.
• Relationship-building experience with local and national media, including outlets like Becker’s Healthcare and Modern Healthcare.
• Track record of leading corporate and regional communications, crisis management, media relations, and public relations initiatives.
• Hands-on leadership style, working alongside teams under tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational, communication, planning, and leadership skills; diplomatic and able to foster positive relationships across the health system.
• Excellent coaching and mentoring abilities.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in a large, complex, national health system.
• Experience with investor relations.
• Knowledge of government relations and working with elected officials and stakeholders.
• Connections or experience with national news media in key markets such as LA, NYC, and the Midwest.
• Master’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, English, Marketing, or Journalism.

Prime Healthcare offers a competitive total rewards package including paid time off, 401K, medical/dental/vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and voluntary benefits. The estimated annual compensation range is $214,240 to $300,000, depending on factors such as location, experience, and credentials. Employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses based on performance.