Hybrid Director: Strategic Communications & Public Relations

Right at Home Hilton Head/Savannah; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Right at Home seeks an experienced Director of Strategic Communications & Public Relations to lead an integrated communications strategy that strengthens the brand, elevates visibility, and supports growth. You will oversee public relations, media relations, executive communications, speaking engagements, crisis and reputation management, and franchise communications.

This role partners across the organization to ensure a consistent voice and credible leadership in aging and home care, with

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in public relations or corporate communications.
• Experience leading communications programs and working with senior executives.
• National media relations and thought leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a national public relations strategy aligned with business and brand objectives.
• Build relationships with national, regional, trade, health care, and local media; secure earned coverage across channels.
• Lead reputation management, crisis communications, and executive messaging for leadership.
• Coach executives and spokespeople for media interviews and public engagements.
• Coordinate communications across departments and with Franchise Development for growth and engagement.
• Establish KPIs, report on media coverage and thought leadership, and optimize programs.

Skills

Public relations

Strategic communications

Media relations

Executive communications

Crisis management

Storytelling

Brand leadership

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Right at Home seeks an experienced Director of Strategic Communications & Public Relations to lead an integrated communications strategy that strengthens the brand, elevates visibility, and supports growth. You will oversee public relations, media relations, executive communications, speaking engagements, crisis and reputation management, and franchise communications.

This role partners across the organization to ensure a consistent voice and credible leadership in aging and home care, with