Hiring: Regional Vice President of Communications & External Affairs Company: Prime Healthcare Location: Evanston, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 15:10:46 Employment Type: Full-time About the job Experience: •10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare communications or public affairs, with experience in large, complex health systems preferred. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Public Relations, Marketing or related field. •Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare communications or public affairs, with experience in large, complex health systems preferred. •A successful track record of effectively communicating with senior level executives, board members, physician leaders, elected officials, and key community stakeholders. •In-depth knowledge of healthcare operations, regulatory environment, and public policy issues affecting hospitals and health systems. •Highly developed organizational, communication, planning and leadership skills; diplomatic with the ability to build positive relationships across the health system. •Excellent writing skills; creativity a plus •Excellent coaching and mentoring skills to ensure an effective Corporate and hospital communications team. •Background in managing service line transitions, hospital consolidations, labor relations, or high-profile legal/regulatory cases. •Comprehensive expertise in health equity, community health partnerships, and stakeholder engagement. •Connections, or experience working with, national news media in key markets (LA, NYC, Midwest) Compensation: •$165,000 - $190,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Competitive benefits and rewards package •Comprehensive expertise in health equity, community health partnerships, and stakeholder engagement Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!