External Communications Manager

Ah Open · verified Aug 17, 2026

Hybrid AH TRICKEL BUILDING Full-time Manager Communications

Mid-level Communications role at Ah. AH TRICKEL BUILDING · full-time · $83,699–$155,693 base.

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$83,699 – $155,693

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll shape communications plans that position the organization, clinicians, and executives as healthcare leaders
You'll find proactive stories across service lines and develop them for media, social, video, and other formats
You'll coordinate media events, speeches, press strategy, and communication with external stakeholders
You'll manage daily media inquiries while building relationships with local and national outlets
You'll advise leaders and internal partners on messaging, issues, risk, budgets, and communication results

What you bring

You hold a bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or a related field
You have at least five years in corporate communications, media relations, public relations, journalism, or comparable work
You understand traditional media, social trends, newsroom workflows, AP Style, and multimedia storytelling
You can coach executives, physicians, and colleagues on media appearances and public speaking
You bring strong writing, editing, organization, analysis, problem-solving, and computer skills

Who this fits

You'll suit a full-time communications manager role focused on healthcare reputation, media relations, executive counsel, and storytelling. The job is hybrid in Maitland, Florida, with a Monday through Friday, eight-to-five schedule. Certain positions require Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting.

From the employer

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off from Day One
403-B Retirement Plan
4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
Career Development
Whole Person Well-being Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support
Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

900 WINDERLEY PL

City:

MAITLAND

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

32751

Job Description:

SHIFT: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8A - 5P

Contributes to and helps manage relevant budgets for assigned projects.
Other duties as assigned.
Monitors and reports on the effectiveness of communications strategies and tactics.
Develops and executes communications strategies that position the organization, its clinicians and executives as national leaders in health care.
Manages a variety of beats/service lines and identifies proactive stories for traditional media, social media, video, or other storytelling opportunities. Collaborates with internal communications, video, and social media teams to plan and execute storytelling opportunities.
Plans and coordinates media events, including speech writing, media strategy, and other external stakeholder communications.
Maintains strong relationships with relevant local and national media to enhance brand visibility.
Manages day-to-day proactive and reactive media requests to address inquiries and promote positive coverage.
Maintains strong relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure communications strategies support business and inter-departmental goals.
Counsels executives with issues management and supports the communications team with the development of messaging and planning. Analyzes audience research (media, social media, and other vehicles) and adjusts communications tactics accordingly.
Provides strategic communications counsel to executives, physicians, and colleagues.
Develops and implements risk management strategies for media relations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Deep understanding of the traditional media and trends in social media [Required]
• Strong storyteller with experience communicating to multiple audiences via multimedia and new media [Required]
• Holds strong relationships with local and national media [Required]
• Understands newsroom (TV, print, online, radio) operations [Required]
• Strong organizational skills and experience in a high-volume, fast-paced organization [Required]
• Ability to provide media and public speaking coaching to executives, physicians and team members [Required]
• Superb writing, copy editing and public speaking skills [Required]
• Proficiency in AP Style [Required]
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills [Required]
• Effective computer skills, particularly Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel [Required]
• Proficiency with editing software/apps [Preferred]

Education:
• Bachelor's [Required]

Field of Study:
• in journalism, communications, public relations or related field

Work Experience:
• 5+ years of experience in corporate communications, media/public relations, journalism or equivalent combination of experience [Required]
• Experience working in a traditional newsroom or online news organization [Preferred]
• Experienced in brand journalism strategies [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/23km2677

Pay Range:

$83,699.48 - $155,693.55

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida’s background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.