Director, External Communications
When you join the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), you help advance work that supports family physicians and improves health care delivery. The Director, External Communications is a strategic leader, advisor and people manager overseeing a talented team of communications professionals responsible for delivering high-impact programs that build trust in family physicians, support organizational priorities, strengthen external partnerships and extend the reach of AAFP's mission. You will provide leadership for public relations, FamilyDoctor.org, funded communication initiatives, sponsored products and targeted communication campaigns that engage both public and physician audiences.
Bachelor's degree and 10-15 years of experience leading integrated communication strategies and complex, multichannel initiatives.
5+ years of experience managing teams, budgets and cross-functional projects.
5+ years of experience in media relations working with national, regional and trade media.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders at multiple levels, solve problems proactively, and surface risks with recommended next steps.
3+ years of experience in crisis communications and issues management.
Experience working in health care, health communications, public health, membership associations, nonprofit organization or mission-driven organizations.
Experience working in advocacy or government relations communications or supporting a government relations/advocacy team.
At the AAFP we are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, marital status, religion, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or any other protected status.
EEO Employer/Vets/Disabled
For the Hearing Impaired our TTY number is: (913) 906-6333
We thank all respondents for their interest in AAFP.
Director, External Communications • Leawood, KS, United States
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