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Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Like our colleagues in any HCA Healthcare hospital, our corporate campus employees enjoy unparalleled resources and opportunities to reach their potential as healthcare leaders and innovators.

This position is incentive eligible. <h5>Introduction</h5>Do you have the career opportunities as a Director of Communications and Community Engagement you want with your current employer? <h5>Benefits</h5>TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:<ul><li>Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.</li><li>Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.</li><li>Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing </li><li>401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) </li><li>Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock </li><li>Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. </li><li>Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more </li><li>Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts </li><li>Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships </li><li>Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) </li><li>Colleague recognition program </li><li>Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) </li><li>Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.</li></ul><a class="neu-link has-tooltip" href="https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more about Employee Benefits</a>Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Director of Communications and Community Engagement where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!<h5>Job Summary and Qualifications</h5>The Director of Communications and Community Engagement serves as an onsite extension of the Division Marketing and Corporate Affairs team at HCA Healthcare hospitals. They lead communication and community engagement efforts, aligning with enterprise strategies and supporting hospital growth. The role reports to the Division AVP of Strategic Communications and has a dotted-line report to the Hospital CEO.What you will do in this role:Communications:<ul><li>Develop and execute PR and communications plans.</li><li>Support executive messaging and colleague engagement.</li><li>Manage crisis communications and media relations.</li><li>Monitor patient feedback and drive service recovery.</li><li>Ensure policy adherence in marketing and communications.</li></ul>Community Engagement:<ul><li>Implement enterprise and division engagement strategies.</li><li>Coordinate local events and programs.</li><li>Promote hospital reputation and community involvement.</li><li>Support colleague engagement initiatives (e.g., Hope Fund, volunteering).</li></ul>Marketing:<ul><li>Align local marketing with enterprise strategies.</li><li>Provide insights for regional marketing plans.</li><li>Manage brand education and collateral.</li><li>Support physician relations and growth initiatives.</li></ul>What you must have in this role:<ul><li>Bachelors Degree required </li><li>1 year (s) of experience in a management role required</li><li>5+ years of experience in a related position/field required </li></ul><a href="https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/corporate" rel="nofollow">HCA Healthcare (Corporate)</a>, based in Nashville, Tennessee, supports a variety of corporate roles from business operations to administrative positions. Like our colleagues in any HCA Healthcare hospital, our corporate campus employees enjoy unparalleled resources and opportunities to reach their potential as healthcare leaders and innovators. From market-rate compensation to continuing education and career advancement opportunities, every person has a solid foundation for success. Nashville is also home to our Executive Development Program, where exceptional employees are groomed to take on CNO- and COO-level roles in our hospitals. This selective program focuses on ethics, leadership, and the financial and clinical knowledge required of professionals at this industry level.HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in costs for delivering charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. <blockquote class="neu-text--h4 neu-text--heavy neu-text--hca-orange neu-text--align-center neu-padding--20">"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder</blockquote>If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Director of Communications and Community Engagement opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!<cite>We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.</cite>

At its founding in 1968, Nashville-based HCA was one of the nation's first hospital companies. Today, we are the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, a company comprised of locally managed facilities that includes about 165 hospitals and 115 freestanding surgery centers in 20 states and England and employing approximately 204,000 people. Approximately four to five percent of all inpatient care delivered in the country today is provided by HCA facilities. Richard M. Bracken serves as Chairman of HCA and R. Milton Johnson is the company's President and Chief Executive Officer. HCA is committed to the care and improvement of human life and strives to deliver high quality, cost effective healthcare in the communities we serve. Building on the foundation provided by our Mission & Values, HCA puts patients first and works to constantly improve the care we give them by implementing measures that support our caregivers, help ensure patient safety and provide the highest possible quality. Investing in our communities is important to us. HCA typically invests about $1.5 billion annually to keep our facilities modern and up-to-date technologically and to expand and add services where needed. Focusing primarily on communities where the company is a leading healthcare provider, HCA selectively adds new facilities in order to better serve our communities. And because two HCA founders were physicians, we value highly the strong relationships we've created with local physicians. We endeavor to provide them with a wide array of services and modern facilities in order to help them deliver the best possible care.

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Support community management across our social accounts, including monitoring conversations, responding to comments and DMs, engaging with key accounts, and helping foster a strong, connected brand community. This is a role for a sharp writer, confident pitcher and natural storyteller — someone who is genuinely curious, stays ahead of trends and knows how to leverage every tool available, including AI, to do their best work.

Overview:
Essense of Australia is an international bridal wholesaler with key offices based in Lenexa, Kansas, Perth, Australia, and Zug, Switzerland. Our organization also operates in the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, and New Zealand. We have been a global leader in bridal fashion for over 20 years and our designs are currently sold in nearly 1,000 stores worldwide. With innovative designs and a strong customer service approach, Essense of Australia is a dynamic company that rewards excellence, drive, and collaboration.  The RoleLove storytelling? Know how to turn the right words into real impact, whether that’s a pitch to an editor or a moment that resonates with a bride? Keep reading. The Communications Specialist - PR is a member of the Brand Marketing team, reporting to the Director of Communications. This role sits at the intersection of PR and editorial shaping how our brands show up, sound and connect across every channel. You’ll lead proactive PR outreach, building relationships with editors and media contacts, developing compelling pitches and securing earned media that elevates brand visibility and credibility. You’ll draft press materials and executive messaging, track coverage and help turn brand moments into headlines. You’ll also support day-to-day social engagement, helping ensure our community experience feels thoughtful, responsive and aligned with our brand voice. You’ll also play a key role in our editorial content strategy, including writing and editing long-form content, and surfacing trend insights that resonate with brides, retailers and industry insiders. You'll use AI tools to accelerate research, spark ideas, and sharpen your writing, not as a shortcut, but as a thinking partner that helps you move faster and go deeper. Every story should feel intentional, elevated and unmistakably on-brand. In partnership with the Director of Communications, you’ll support strategic planning across launches, campaigns and events, ensuring our PR and content efforts work together to amplify every moment.  This is a role for a sharp writer, confident pitcher and natural storyteller — someone who is genuinely curious, stays ahead of trends and knows how to leverage every tool available, including AI, to do their best work. 

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<h2 style="margin-top:0in">What You’ll Do</h2><ul><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Drive proactive PR outreach — develop compelling pitches, build relationships with editors and media contacts, and secure earned media placements that elevate brand visibility and credibility.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Write and edit press releases, media kits, executive messaging, and editorial content that is intentional, elevated, and unmistakably on-brand.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Utilize AI and the latest tools and technology to help you work efficiently while doing your best work. </li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Assist with the editorial content calendar — managing scheduling, writing and editing long-form blog articles, and surfacing trend insights that resonate with brides, retailers, and industry insiders.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Write and edit blog posts across topics ranging from bridal trends and style inspiration to industry news and brand storytelling, ensuring every piece reflects our voice and engages our audience.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Support community management across our social accounts, including monitoring conversations, responding to comments and DMs, engaging with key accounts, and helping foster a strong, connected brand community.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Monitor and track media coverage, compile reporting, and identify opportunities to turn brand moments into headlines.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Support strategic communications planning for major collection launches, campaigns, and events in close partnership with the Director of Communications.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Collaborate with the Community Management Specialist to identify brand engagement opportunities, partnerships, and activations that extend our story beyond earned media.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Stay plugged into the bridal and fashion conversation — tracking industry trends, competitor coverage, and cultural moments to inform timely, relevant pitching.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Manage and maintain media lists, press contacts, and outreach documentation to keep PR efforts organized and efficient.</li></ul>

Qualifications:
 What We’re Looking For<ul><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Minimum 4 years of communications, PR, or editorial experience — you’ve pitched stories, placed coverage, and written content that actually gets read.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Business, Communications, Marketing, English or related field preferred.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">A sharp, confident writer with a strong editorial instinct and fluency in AP style.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Proven experience building media relationships and securing earned placements across print, digital, and trade outlets.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Comfort working on multiple projects simultaneously, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">A natural storyteller who can translate brand moments into media-worthy narratives.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Ability to create and connect meaningful engagements and conversations with audiences on social media.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Collaborative by nature and a great team player who is willing to jump in and help with a variety of tasks.</li><li style="margin-bottom:0in">Experience in apparel, bridal, fashion, or retail is a plus — but a genuine curiosity about the industry matters more.</li></ul> Essense of Australia is a company with heart. We value creativity, innovation, and dedication, and we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for delivering exceptional bridal fashion to brides and partners alike. In return for your skills, we offer you the opportunity to join an international industry leader and be part of a creative and collaborative culture that empowers its people, promotes teamwork and embraces sustainability. We recognize and reward excellence, innovation, and loyalty. As such, we provide competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.  If you have the skills, spark and drive to help us further our growth, please go to <a href="https://www.essensedesigns.com/careers/" rel="noopener nofollow noreferrer" style="color:#000000" target="_blank">https://www.essensedesigns.com/careers/</a> and follow the prompts to submit your cover letter addressing the above criteria along with a resume and salary expectations.   Join Essense of Australia and be part of a passionate team dedicated to helping brides around the world find their dream wedding gowns. If you're ready to make an impact and drive success in a global bridal fashion powerhouse, apply now and let's shape the future of bridal together!

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