Senior Director, Strategic Communications — Hybrid

Providence; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Employee benefits

Job summary

Providence Oregon is seeking a Senior Director of Communications to lead strategic internal and external messaging for caregivers, physicians and stakeholders across the state. You will partner with executive leaders, shape initiatives, protect reputation, and ensure alignment with Providence’s mission and Catholic identity.

You will oversee media relations, issues management, labor and workforce communications, and collaborate with marketing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, public relations, marketing, journalism, or related field.
• 10+ years of healthcare communications experience may be preferred.
• Proven ability to lead proactive, compelling messaging in support of enterprise branding and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Advise executive and operational leaders with strategic counsel on high-visibility issues and priorities.
• Develop and execute internal and external communication strategies for organizational changes and initiatives.
• Oversee media relations, external communications, and reputation management.
• Lead caregiver communications and engagement, ensuring timely, clear information for staff and stakeholders.
• Coordinate messaging with marketing and government affairs to ensure consistency and alignment across the system.

Job description

Providence Oregon is seeking a Senior Director of Communications to lead strategic internal and external messaging for caregivers, physicians and stakeholders across the state. You will partner with executive leaders, shape initiatives, protect reputation, and ensure alignment with Providence’s mission and Catholic identity.

You will oversee media relations, issues management, labor and workforce communications, and collaborate with marketing.