Discovery Senior Living

Director of Corporate Communications

Discovery Senior Living • $110K — $130K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Miami, FL
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
  • 7-10+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or healthcare communications.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and organizational skills.
  • Strong experience in managing social media and digital communication platforms.
  • Experience with executive and internal communications initiatives.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with healthcare, senior living, or multi-site operating environments preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Execute and manage day-to-day external communications and PR initiatives.
  • Manage corporate social media channels and brand presence.
  • Identify new digital communication opportunities to enhance audience engagement.
  • Conduct peer benchmarking and competitive analysis across relevant industries.
  • Monitor engagement analytics and provide reporting to leadership.
  • Coordinate website content updates and leadership announcements.
  • Support company branding initiatives and ensure communication consistency.

Benefits

  • Remote position with an approximate 10%-20% travel requirement.
  • Opportunity to engage with various teams across corporate and operational departments.
  • Involvement in diverse communication initiatives spanning internal and external audiences.
  • Support for employee engagement, culture initiatives, and recognition programs.
Full Job Description
Bonita Springs is our Primary Office Location: Remote position with travel as needed, approximately 10%-20% at maximum.

We are searching for candidates in Florida and around the Miami & Palm Beach area, but are open to candidates throughout the Northeast and East Coast.

Director of Corporate Communications, Primary Responsibilities:
  • Execute and manage day-to-day external communications initiatives aligned with the company's corporate communications and PR strategy.
  • Manage corporate social media channels, content calendars, publishing, monitoring, and brand presence across Management Companies where appropriate.
  • Identify new digital and social communication opportunities to expand audience engagement and brand visibility.
  • Conduct peer benchmarking and competitive analysis across senior living, healthcare, REITs, and adjacent industries.
  • Monitor engagement analytics and provide recurring reporting and recommendations to leadership.
  • Coordinate website content updates, including leadership announcements, operational updates, awards, press releases, branded programs, and community initiatives.
  • Support company branding initiatives and ensure consistency across communications channels and materials.
  • Coordinate production of videos, executive messaging, digital campaigns, photography, and branded collateral.
  • Maintain communications assets, templates, approved messaging, and content libraries.

Internal Communications:
  • Lead day-to-day internal communications across corporate departments and operational teams, including operational updates, announcements, employee communications, and corporate newsletters.
  • Support communications tied to acquisitions, transitions, assimilations, launches, and operational initiatives.
  • Serve as a communications partner for the Business Assimilation Team (BAT), supporting transition communications, stakeholder messaging, FAQs, and readiness materials.
  • Support company initiatives, employee engagement campaigns, culture initiatives, awards, and recognition programs.
  • Assist with executive communications, including talking points, scripts, presentations, FAQs, and employee messaging.
  • Manage internal communications calendars, workflows, and company intranet content.
  • Coordinate with departments to ensure timely dissemination of important organizational updates.
  • Support employee communications during operational events, weather events, emergencies, and company-wide initiatives.

Crisis Communications & Reputation Management:
  • Draft holding statements, internal alerts, stakeholder messaging, FAQs, operational updates, and media response materials.
  • Support crisis communications planning and rapid-response execution under the direction of senior communications leadership.
  • Maintain crisis communications templates, distribution lists, escalation workflows, and response protocols.
  • Monitor news, social media, and emerging issues that could impact company reputation or operations.
  • Coordinate with Operations, Legal, HR, and leadership teams during active incidents or sensitive situations.

Media, Content & Reporting:
  • Develop recurring executive summaries and media reports for leadership.
  • Oversee daily media monitoring and track industry news, competitor activity, reputation issues, legislative developments, and emerging trends
  • Track earned media, executive visibility, social engagement, digital performance, and communications KPIs.
  • Develop and support communications materials including leadership communications, newsletters, social media content, website copy, talking points, FAQs, community updates, executive bios, corporate fact sheets, and crisis communications.
  • Maintain editorial calendars and ensure messaging consistency, brand standards, proofreading, and quality control across communications.

Communications Operations & Leadership Support:
  • Manage communications requests from corporate departments and operational teams.
  • Develop communications workflows, approval processes, project tracking systems, standardized templates, and toolkits.
  • Coordinate executive visibility opportunities, speaking logistics, award submissions, conference applications, and executive profiles.
  • Support employee engagement, recognition, culture, company events, conferences, and internal campaigns.
  • Analyze digital, SEO, AI-search, and content performance trends and provide recommendations to improve reach and engagement.
  • Coordinate external vendors, including photographers, designers, videographers, printers, and freelance writers.
  • Assist with communications vendor, subscription, platform, and budget tracking.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field.
  • 7-10+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, healthcare communications, or a related field.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and organizational skills.
  • Strong experience managing corporate social media and digital communications platforms.
  • Experience supporting executive and internal communications initiatives.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
  • Experience supporting crisis communications and reputation management preferred.
  • Familiarity with healthcare, hospitality, senior living, REIT, or multi-site operating environments preferred.
  • Experience with intranet platforms, CMS systems, social scheduling tools, and media monitoring platforms preferred.

JOB CODE: 1007121

About Discovery Senior Living

Discovery Senior Living provides authentic lifestyle experiences that parallel the distinctive local and regional culture and the traditions that typify life in each area. It is a real estate company providing senior living, care, and resort lifestyle services.

Discovery Senior Living Careers

There has never been a more opportune time to join the dedicated team at Discovery Senior Living—the leader in providing exceptional service and care in the senior living industry.

Work You’ll Do

Join Discovery Senior Living's highly regarded team to assist in transforming the experience of senior living across the nation. This role offers the chance to be a part of a community that values growth, leadership, and innovation. Lead in a unique role that combines deep industry knowledge with a commitment to improving the lives of seniors. Engage with a professional team that drives industry standards through a culture of diversity, networking, and professional development. Collaborate with the nation’s top experts in senior living – a community of professionals dedicated to pioneering advancements in care and lifestyle options for seniors.

Introducing the Discovery Senior Living Career Development Program

The program is designed to foster the next generation of leaders in the senior living industry through comprehensive leadership and diversity training. Discovery Senior Living is committed to nurturing talent and providing pathways for career advancement.

Innovate and Lead

Be part of a team that is at the forefront of innovation in senior living. Discovery Senior Living employs over 6,000 dedicated professionals who are committed to enhancing the lives of seniors through cutting-edge solutions and compassionate care.

Grow Your Career

Discovery Senior Living offers a wealth of job opportunities that encourage professional growth and personal achievement. Team members are supported through extensive training programs and are encouraged to advance their skills through continued education and leadership roles.

Explore Job Opportunities and Benefits

Discovery Senior Living provides a robust array of benefits designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of each team member. From comprehensive health benefits to professional development programs, team members are equipped with resources to succeed.

The Discovery Senior Living Difference

Through a commitment to excellence and a culture of respect and compassion, Discovery Senior Living sets itself apart as a leader in the senior living sector. The company’s focus on innovation, combined with its dedication to quality and service, makes it a prime choice for those seeking meaningful careers in this dynamic field.

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