Strategic Director of Communications & Community Engagement

Charleston; Walterboro (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital in Walterboro, SC, seeks a Director of Communications & Community Engagement to join the leadership team. This role advises hospital leadership and oversees media, executive and internal communications, community partnerships, and brand storytelling in the Charleston/Lowcountry region.

The position emphasizes strategic advisory work, relationship-building, and storytelling to represent the hospital in the community and support growth initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Media relations and reputation management for the hospital and system.
• Executive and internal communications to leaders, staff and clinicians.
• Community engagement and partnerships to advance public trust.
• Crisis communications planning and rapid response for incidents.
• Brand storytelling across traditional and digital channels.
• Colleague and physician engagement to align messaging with culture and mission.
• Strategic initiatives that support the hospital’s growth and community impact.

Job description

HCA Healthcare Colleton Hospital in Walterboro, SC, seeks a Director of Communications & Community Engagement to join the leadership team. This role advises hospital leadership and oversees media, executive and internal communications, community partnerships, and brand storytelling in the Charleston/Lowcountry region.

The position emphasizes strategic advisory work, relationship-building, and storytelling to represent the hospital in the community and support growth initiatives.