Vice President of Communications
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Job Location:
Nashville, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Vice President of Communications
Reports to: Chief Human Resources Officer
Location: This is a hybrid position based at our corporate office in Brentwood TN with on-site work required Monday through Wednesday.
Position Summary
The Vice President of Communications is a senior executive leader responsible for developing and executing an enterprise-wide communications strategy that drives alignment transparency and engagement across the organization. This role oversees internal communications executive messaging and strategic alignment across marketing physician communications and corporate messaging to ensure a consistent compelling organizational voice.
The ideal candidate is a strategic communicator with deep experience in healthcare or complex corporate environments a strong executive presence and a proven ability to influence at all levels of the organization. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and plays a critical role in shaping culture supporting change initiatives and elevating enterprise communication effectiveness.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Internal Communications Leadership
- Develop and lead a comprehensive internal communications strategy that supports organizational priorities culture and employee engagement.
- Partner with Operations Development Human Resources and senior leadership to deliver clear timely and impactful communications related to policies programs and enterprise initiatives.
- Produce executive-level communications including town halls CEO and executive messaging leadership podcasts video communications and enterprise-wide campaigns.
- Ensure consistent voice tone and messaging across all internal communication channels.
- Oversee core communication vehicles such as employee newsletters intranet content leadership updates and messaging frameworks.
Strategic Alignment Across Communications Functions
- Drive alignment between internal communications marketing and physician communications to ensure unified enterprise messaging.
- Collaborate closely with Marketing and Brand teams to align internal narratives with external brand strategy and campaigns.
- Partner with Physician Relations and Physician Communications to ensure consistent effective communication related to clinical initiatives and enterprise strategy.
- Provide strategic counsel to senior executives to ensure communications reflect business objectives values and organizational priorities.
Executive Leadership & Organizational Influence
- Serve as a key member of the leadership team contributing to enterprise-wide communications strategy and organizational positioning.
- Act as a trusted advisor to executive leaders providing coaching thought partnership and messaging guidance for high-visibility sensitive or change-related communications.
- Build lead and develop a high-performing internal communications team within the first year.
Measurement & Continuous Improvement
- Establish and track communication KPIs to evaluate reach engagement effectiveness and transparency.
- Assess existing communication channels and recommend enhancements or new platforms to improve impact and accessibility.
- Leverage employee feedback engagement survey data and analytics to inform communication strategy and continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Communications Marketing Business or a related field (Masters degree preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in internal corporate or enterprise communications including at least 2 years in a senior leadership role.
- Demonstrated experience leading communications in a complex matrixed healthcare or corporate environment.
- Strong understanding of marketing brand strategy physician communications and enterprise messaging.
- Exceptional executive writing storytelling editing and presentation skills with strong attention to clarity tone and brand consistency.
- Proven ability to influence build trust and drive alignment across all levels of the organization.
- Experience supporting C-suite leaders and managing high-stakes confidential or change-related communications.
- Strong strategic planning and project management capabilities balancing long-term vision with hands-on execution.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account with an employer contribution
- Life Insurance
- PTO
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- And more!
ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal busy office environment with much telephone work. Possible long hours as needed. The description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities knowledge skills abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
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Required Experience:
Exec
Key Skills
- Change Management
- Financial Services
- Growing Experience
- Managed Care
- Management Experience
- Analysis Skills
- Senior Leadership
- Performance Management
- Process Management
- Leadership Experience
- negotiation
- Analytics
About Company
Surgery Partners, a leading operator of surgical facilities and ancillary services, provides healthcare experiences between providers and patients.
