Strategic Marketing & Communications Leader

Trinity Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

403B with employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Pittsburgh Mercy is seeking a Director of Marketing and Communications to provide strategic leadership across marketing, communications, branding and digital channels. The role partners with executive leadership to advance the ministry’s mission, manage change, and strengthen stakeholder engagement.

You will lead a high-performing team, oversee budget and performance metrics, and ensure consistent messaging across service lines and communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, PR, Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• MBA or Master’s in marketing preferred.
• 7+ years senior leadership leading a marketing/communications department (healthcare preferred).
• 5 years digital marketing experience.
• Experience in complex matrix organizations; healthcare HQ experience desired.
• Crisis management experience and website management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and evaluation of integrated marketing and communications strategies.
• Advise executive leadership on communications, change management, and business development.
• Ensure activities align with Pittsburgh Mercy's mission, vision, and brand standards.
• Direct department operations including planning, budgeting, performance measurement, and staff development.
• Oversee crisis communications and emergency preparedness initiatives.
• Manage relationships with external agencies, media partners, and vendors.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Brand management

Crisis communications

Digital marketing

Budget management

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Communications

Website management

Executive presence

Partnership development

Policy insight

Relationship building

Event leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/PR/Journalism/Communications

Master's degree in marketing or MBA (preferred)

Job description

Pittsburgh Mercy is seeking a Director of Marketing and Communications to provide strategic leadership across marketing, communications, branding and digital channels. The role partners with executive leadership to advance the ministry’s mission, manage change, and strengthen stakeholder engagement.

You will lead a high-performing team, oversee budget and performance metrics, and ensure consistent messaging across service lines and communities.