Director of Communications

The Director of Communications owns the execution of enterprise communications, supporting organizational priorities, new initiatives, and transformation efforts. This role works closely with senior leaders to develop and deliver internal and external messaging, manage press releases, oversee social media, and ensure communications are timely, clear, and aligned to business goals.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Enterprise Communications Delivery - Execute day to day internal and external communications that support business operations and enterprise priorities.

• Executive Messaging and Advisory Support - Own drafting and delivery of executive and senior leadership communications, serving as a trusted partner on tone, clarity, and message alignment.

• Corporate Social Media Leadership - Lead corporate and leadership social media end to end, including content creation, approvals, publishing, governance, and performance management.

• Press Releases and External Announcements - Draft and manage press releases and public announcements tied to company news, initiatives, partnerships, and milestones.

• Initiative and Transformation Communications - Deliver communications for enterprise initiatives and transformation efforts, ensuring complex topics are translated into clear, actionable messages.

• Issue, Risk, and Sensitive Communications - Support high visibility or sensitive communications, proactively identifying risks and ensuring thoughtful, coordinated messaging.

• Measurement, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement - Track performance across communication channels and provide insights and reporting to inform decisions and optimize execution.

• Other Duties as Assigned - Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support organizational priorities, evolving business needs, and communications initiatives.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree with focus on Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or Equivalent experience

• 7 plus years of progressive experience in corporate communications, public relations, or a related field.

• Demonstrated hands on experience executing internal and external communications in a mid to large organization.

• Proven ownership of executive and senior leadership communications, including drafting emails, announcements, talking points, and briefing materials

• Direct experience managing corporate and leadership social media, including content creation, approvals, publishing, and performance tracking

• Experience drafting and coordinating press releases and external announcements tied to company news, initiatives, and milestones

• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex or sensitive topics into clear, concise messaging

• Experience supporting sensitive, high visibility, or risk related communications with discretion and sound judgment

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, timelines, and stakeholders in a fast paced environment

• Strong cross functional collaboration skills, including partnership with legal, HR, marketing, and operations

Preferred:

• Experience in healthcare, regulated industries, or similarly complex environments

• Experience managing and optimizing social media across multiple platforms, including LinkedIn, Facebook (Meta), Instagram, TikTok, and emerging channels

• Familiarity with social media analytics, reporting tools, and performance optimization across platforms

• Experience supporting enterprise initiatives, transformation projects, or organizational change

• Experience advising leaders as a trusted communications partner, including guidance on executive presence and messaging

• Exposure to brand governance, message alignment, and approval workflows

• Experience preparing performance summaries or communication insights for leadership review

• Ongoing professional development or certifications in communications, public relations, social media, or digital marketing a plus

Physical Requirements:

Standard office environment. 

More than 50% of the time:

• Sit, stand, and walk.

• Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs.

• See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients.

Less than 50% of the time:

• Stoop, kneel or crawl.

• Climb and balance.

• Carry and lift 10-20 pounds

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Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.