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HHF Dir Communications

CompanyHuntsville Hospital Health System
LocationHuntsville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 26, 2026
About The Company
Huntsville Hospital is an 881-bed hospital that serves as the regional referral center for North Alabama and southern Tennessee. Huntsville Hospital is governed by the Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville and is the second-largest hospital in Alabama. In recent years, the hospital has expanded its services throughout the region with the development of Huntsville Hospital Health System, which includes hospitals in Huntsville, Madison, Athens, Decatur, Boaz, Guntersville, Moulton, Red Bay, Sheffield, Scottsboro, and Fayetteville, Tenn. The Health System includes more than 2,300 patient beds and 19,500 employees.
About the Role

Overview

The Communication Director manages coordination of department and its programs, including community relations, media relations, publications, advertising, event planning, external communications and promotions; This is a multi-faceted job that requires organizational and multi-tasking skills, and grace under pressure.

Qualifications

Education required: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or Public Relations from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Minimum of 10 years experience in marketing/public relations required.  Strong writing skills required. 

Additional Skills/Abilities: 

  • Ability to plan, organize and implement a comprehensive marketing program;
  • Positive attitude and ability to work well as part of a fundraising team of professionals and volunteers;
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills;
  • Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing;
  • Ability to provide ongoing analysis of marketing programs;
  • Motivation, innovation, and creativity in implementing compelling marketing campaigns for Foundation programs and events;
  • Ability to involve and motivate others;
  • Ability to multi-task, organize, plan and follow through with complex projects;
  • Ability work under deadline pressures;
  • Flexibility in hours when projects/events involve evening and weekend work.
  • Outstanding work ethic and commitment to quality work a must!
  • Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; Adobe Suite; social media management; website management experience; and email marketing campaign creation and distribution.
  • Strong writing skills required

About Us

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report. With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if  you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are a partner to the U.S. Army’s Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) program. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

 

Huntsville Hospital Benefits:

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!

 

 Learn more about Huntsville Hospital Health System:

  • Careershttps://careers.hhsys.org/careers-home
  • Benefits: https://careers.hhsys.org/us/en/benefits
  • Education & Professional Developmenthttps://www.huntsvillehospital.org/education
  • Life In Huntsvillehttps://www.huntsvillehospital.org/about-huntsville-al
Key Skills
Organizational SkillsMulti-taskingGrace Under PressureWritingMarketing Program ImplementationInterpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProgram AnalysisMotivationInnovationCreativityMulti-taskPlanningFollow ThroughDeadline Management
Categories
MarketingManagement & LeadershipCreative & MediaHealthcare
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountsShort Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityRetirement Account Options401K MatchNurse Residency ProgramTuition AssistanceStudent Loan ReimbursementOn-site Training and Education OpportunitiesEmployee Discounts
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Communication Director is responsible for managing the coordination of the department and its programs, which encompass community relations, media relations, publications, advertising, event planning, external communications, and promotions. This multifaceted role demands strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, along with the ability to maintain composure under pressure.
📋Job Type
other
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
5999
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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