Vice President of Brand & Communications

Grow Healthy

If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

Job Overview

The VP of Brand and Communications is an executive leader responsible for shaping and executing AltaMed’s enterprise communications and brand strategy to enhance visibility, trust, and engagement across all stakeholders —including patients, employees, partners, funders, media, and the broader community. Reporting to the EVP, Chief Administrative Officer, this individual serves on the executive team as a steward of the organization’s voice, ensuring that communications reflect AltaMed's mission, values, and commitment to equity and impact.

This dynamic and strategic leader creates the umbrella for all brand and communications initiatives, enhancing marketing and sales campaigns, community relations and public affairs, employee communications, and new product and service launches.

The VP, Brand and Communications leads cross-functional departments including external and internal Strategic Communications, Branding, Public Affairs, Issues Management and Crisis Communications, Executive Thought Leadership and Digital and Social Media. This executive is charged with unifying and elevating AltaMed's external presence and internal culture through innovative storytelling, strategic messaging, and proactive brand management across all platforms.

Education and Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in branding, journalism, communications, or a related field is required; an advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a senior management role, either in-house or with an agency.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in planning, writing, editing, and production of newsletters, press releases, annual reports, branding literature, and other print publications and directories.
• Experience in building, mentoring, and coaching a team of communications, branding, videographers, and graphic design specialists.

Compensation

$233,263.06 - $291,578.83 annually

Compensation Disclaimer

Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Benefits & Career Development

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days 
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Care Insurance

Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.