Director, Integrated Communications

athenahealth

Senior communications leader at athenahealth developing integrated communications for Product & Operations. Collaborating with media and supporting the Chief Product & Operations Officer's external visibility strategy.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $229,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the primary communications partner to the Chief Product & Operations Officer
Build and run an integrated annual communications plan for the Product & Operations organization
Identify and develop media-ready story angles tied to product innovation and operational excellence
Develop and execute the Chief Product & Operations Officer’s external visibility strategy
Ensure message accuracy and appropriate substantiation across all Product & Operations communications
Proactively connect dots across Integrated Communications and Marketing
Travel required up to 20% annually

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
10+ years of progressive experience in integrated communications, executive communications, corporate communications, public relations, or a related field
Experience in healthcare technology, health IT, or a regulated industry
Strong executive writing capability and editorial judgment
PR experience, including developing story angles, preparing spokespeople and materials
Experience developing thought leadership content
Familiarity with regulated or claims-sensitive communications
High ownership, strong prioritization skills, and ability to operate independently

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and financial benefits
Commuter support
Employee assistance programs
Tuition assistance
Employee resource groups
Collaborative workspaces
Flexibility for better work-life balance
Sponsorship of events throughout the year

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Hard Skills & Tools

executive communicationscorporate communicationspublic relationsstory developmentthought leadership contenteditorial judgmentmedia relations

Soft Skills

strong prioritization skillshigh ownershipability to operate independently

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree