External Communications Director — Healthcare Impact

City of Hope; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in Atlanta seeks a Director of External Communications to lead external communications strategy for City of Hope Atlanta and the Paces Ferry outpatient center. You will coordinate media relations, executive communications, social engagement and community presence.

This role manages the monthly PR plan end to end, coordinating with internal teams, agency partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality execution in market.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field OR 3 additional years of experience may substitute for education.
• Minimum Experience: 10 years in marketing/communications with 3 years in healthcare marketing communications and social media/digital roles.
• Skills/Abilities: strong writing, media relations, SEO and analytics, cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead external communications strategy for City of Hope Atlanta and Paces Ferry location.
• Own monthly PR plan end to end and ensure execution across internal teams and agencies.
• Oversee internal communications tied to PR efforts and partner with system teams, Brand and Social.

Skills

Media relations

Executive communications

Social media management

Influencer engagement

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Job description

City of Hope in Atlanta seeks a Director of External Communications to lead external communications strategy for City of Hope Atlanta and the Paces Ferry outpatient center. You will coordinate media relations, executive communications, social engagement and community presence.

This role manages the monthly PR plan end to end, coordinating with internal teams, agency partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality execution in market.