Air Methods

Director of Communications

Air Methods

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Greenwood Village • Colorado • United States

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Salary

💰 $150,000 - $170,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Develop and execute an integrated communications strategy that enhances brand reputation and supports organizational goals.
  • Build and maintain a cohesive narrative that amplifies Air Methods’ key differentiators to support growth efforts.
  • Provide strategic counsel to senior executives on communications opportunities, risks, and positioning.
  • Lead national media strategy, including story development, pitching, relationship management, and prominent placements.
  • Identify and cultivate strong relationships with top-tier journalists, editors, producers, and influential media outlets.
  • Oversee media training for executives and subject-matter experts.
  • Drive the creation of compelling content that brings the brand to life across channels, including earned media, owned platforms, and executive communications.
  • Ensure consistent messaging and tone across all communications touchpoints.
  • Partner with marketing and creative teams to amplify brand visibility.
  • Lead crisis communications planning, response, and rapid-reaction efforts, including development of statements, FAQs, and executive talking points.
  • Oversee internal communications strategies that strengthen culture, engagement, and change management.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of communications professionals, fostering excellence, collaboration, and accountability.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; and ten (10) or more years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Master’s Degree in Business (MBA) preferred
  • Highly experienced in both tactical and strategic business objectives
  • In-depth understanding of the area of responsibility to contribute to a wider range of business issues
  • Proven track record pitching and securing national media coverage.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and message-development skills.
  • Strong experience in healthcare communications.
  • Experience leading and developing a team.
Benefits
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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
communications strategymedia strategycontent creationcrisis communicationsmessage developmentmedia trainingrelationship managementstory developmentexecutive communicationschange management
Soft Skills
strategic counselteam managementmentoringcollaborationaccountabilitywritingeditingnarrative buildingrisk managementengagement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s Degree in Business (MBA)