Corporate Communications Director

Req #: 0000268389 Category: Marketing / Public Relations Status: Full-Time Shift: Day Facility: RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Services Department: Corporate Communications Pay Range: $133,800.00 - $174,100.00 per year Location: 95 Old Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052 Job Title: Director Location: SBC Corporation Department Name: Corporate Communications Req #: 0000268389 Status: Salaried Shift: Day Pay Range: $133,800.00 - $174,100.00 per year Pay Transparency The above reflects the anticipated annual salary range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. A Typical Day The Corporate Communications Director serves as a strategic leader responsible for shaping, protecting, and elevating the reputation of RWJBarnabas Health across all external audiences.This role drives high impact system positioning, executive visibility, and system wide storytelling that reinforces the organization s mission, clinical excellence, and community leadership.This position partners closely with system executives, hospital leadership, clinical service lines, marketing, government affairs, and digital teams to ensure consistent, proactive, and responsive communication that advances organizational priorities and strengthens public trust. Additionally, it also supports overall system media relations and issues management. Strategic Communications Leadership Develop and execute comprehensive external communications strategies that support system goals, brand reputation, and enterprise initiativesServe as advisor to the Vice President of Corporate Communications (External) and executive leadership on system strategy, public positioning, and reputational riskLead integrated communications planning for major announcements, clinical milestones, partnerships, and organizational priorities Organizational and Executive Positioning Oversee system awards and conferencing strategy in support of overarching system strategyManage high visibility elevation opportunities and thought leadership placements for senior executives, clinical leaders and system and service line operationsEnsure consistent messaging and alignment across all external channelsEnsure coverage and amplification of all opportunities and accolades Executive Visibility & Thought Leadership Shape and elevate the external profiles of system executives through speaking engagements, op eds, and industry platformsPartner with the VP and AVP of Executive Communications to develop executive messaging, positioning strategies, and long term visibility plans Content Strategy & Storytelling Oversee creation of compelling narratives that highlight clinical innovation, patient stories, community impact, and system achievementsEnsure high quality press materials, statements, speeches, and digital content that reflect RWJBarnabas Health s voice and values Team Leadership & Cross Functional Collaboration Mentor PR specialist, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and creativityCollaborate with all members of the Corporate Communications division, digital marketing, corporate affairs, regional and service line communications teams to ensure integrated, aligned communicationsServe as a system wide resource and for external communications best practices Issues Management Serve as a key member of rapid response, messaging development, and operations as a member of the corporate communications divisionSupport crisis playbooks, escalation protocols, and preparedness training for system and hospital leaders as needed This Role Might Be For You If.. Exceptional writing, editing, and message development skillsStrong media relationships and deep understanding ogic insightLeadership presence, executive maturity, and the ability to influence at all levelsAbility to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight deadlinesCollaborative, proactive, and solutions oriented mindsetIncreased positive media coverage and strengthened system reputationEffective crisis response and mitigation of reputational riskStrong executive visibility and thought leadership presenceHigh performing communications team and strong cross functional partnershipsConsistent, aligned messaging across all external channels To Be Considered Required Bachelors degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or related field10+ years of progressive experience in external communications, media relations, or public affairs, ideally within healthcare, large nonprofits, or complex organizationsProven success managing high stakes media relations and crisis communicationsExperience working with senior executives and subject matter experts in a fast paced, high visibility environment Preferred Masters degree preferred Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Benefits And Perks At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, social, and financial health. Paid Time Off (PTO)Medical and Prescription Drug InsuranceDental and Vision InsuranceRetirement PlansShort & Long Term DisabilityLife & Accidental Death InsuranceTuition ReimbursementHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsWellness ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more! Choosing RWJBarnabas Health! RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health. RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education. Equal Opportunity Employer RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer