Director, Strategic Communications

Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is currently in search of a Director, Strategic Communications who will play a pivotal role for the Marketing, Communications, and Web Strategy functions. The preferred candidate should be a confident leader and a great storyteller with an extensive background leading all aspects of corporate communications in a fast-paced and dynamic healthcare environment. This role is responsible for a collaborative, proactive function that aligns with the strategic objectives and vision of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare. The individual will be accountable for leading internal and external communications, including employee engagement, executive communications, HR communications, crisis communication, and reputation management, physician and clinical communications, social media, and media relations. The ideal individual is someone deeply embedded in the community, with excellent working relationships with local and trade media. The Director, Strategic Communications reports to the Vice President of Marketing, Communications & Web Strategy and works in partnership with the directors of Digital & Web Strategy and Marketing to develop integrated communications strategies, while encouraging stakeholder commitment to the organizational vision, and facilitating the achievement of the Balanced Scorecard objectives. Models’ appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree or higher with eight (8) years or more in a Corporate Communications environment. In addition, they must have the proven ability to lead a team of five (5) or more. To apply, please go to: www.mlh.org/careers. Or send your resume directly: Ruth.Keaton@MLH.org. 

Based in Memphis, Tennessee, Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare is a comprehensive, not-for-profit healthcare system committed to enhancing the health and well-being of communities across the Mid-South. Established as a single hospital in 1918 by The United Methodist Church, MLH has expanded over the last century to include six separate hospitals, as well as a line of ambulatory surgery centers, outpatient clinics, hospice residences, and physician practices.

Why MLH? We are recognized for delivering the highest quality and safest care in the region (LEAPFROG Safety Grades), U.S. News World Report voted BEST Regional Hospitals in 2023-2024 in 15 Types of Care; voted BEST Children’s Hospitals 2023-2024 in 5 Specialties. We believe that just one person can make a difference. That’s the Power of One. And we see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.

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