Director Public Relations Media and Communications

Overview

Catholic Health is one of Long Island’s finest health and human services agencies. Our health system has over 16,000 employees, six acute care hospitals, three nursing homes, a home health service, hospice and a network of physician practices across the island.

At Catholic Health, our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.

We are committed to caring for Long Island. Be a part of our team of healthcare heroes and discover why Catholic Health was named Long Island's Top Workplace! Job Details:

The Director of Public Relations, Media & Communications is responsible for shaping, protecting, and elevating the reputation St. Catherines and St. Charles Hospital within the hospital, the community and beyond. This role leads strategic storytelling efforts that highlight patient experiences, physician expertise, and clinical excellence across earned media, social media, internal communications and marketing platforms. The Director works closely with PR/media specialist, Corporate Communications including public relations, internal, and marketing teams to ensure alignment of messaging, brand voice, and organizational priorities Duties and Responsibilities: Reputation Management & Media Relations

• Serve as the primary media contact for St. Catherines and St. Charles Hospital, proactively building and maintaining relationships with local, regional, and healthcare media outlets
• Develop and execute media strategies that enhance visibility, credibility, and trust
• Monitor media coverage and public sentiment; manage routine inquiries and emerging issues, coordinating responses with Corporate Communications
• Escalate sensitive or high-risk issues and support crisis communications efforts, in partnership with Corporate Communications and executive leadership
• Partner with local commu