Director, Communications and Media

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DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS – CORPORATE AFFAIRS

About DaVita

DaVita is committed to an unwavering pursuit of a healthier tomorrow for our patients, teammates, and physician partners. As a leader in kidney care, we have a unique opportunity to redefine how care is delivered and improve overall quality of life for individuals with kidney disease.

Strategic Communications & Reputation Management

• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies that support DaVita’s business goals and enhance its reputation across key external audiences.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for proactive storytelling and strategic positioning.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging issues to inform messaging and engagement strategies.

Media Relations

• Lead media relations strategy and execution, including proactive pitching, reactive response, and relationship-building with top-tier national, healthcare, and local media.
• Oversee media monitoring, coverage analysis, and reporting to measure impact and inform future efforts.
• Serve as a resource for media inquiries and coordinate cross-functional responses as needed.

Executive Communications

• Develop and manage external engagement strategies for select DaVita executives serving as spokespersons.
• Provide media training, message development, and interview preparation for executive leaders.
• Support content creation for high-profile speaking engagements, including presentations, talking points, and cross-functional coordination.

Thought Leadership

• Identify and elevate thought leadership opportunities aligned with DaVita’s Clinical Excellence and Innovation pillars.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to craft compelling narratives that showcase DaVita’s impact and expertise.
• Drive visibility through strategic placement in industry forums, media outlets, and stakeholder engagements.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 8+ years of experience in external communications, with a focus on labor relations, corporate affairs, or enterprise risk
• Experience managing direct reports and cross-functional teams
• Strong media relations skills and familiarity with media monitoring tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strategic thinker with ability to navigate complex, sensitive topics
• Detail-oriented with strong project management and relationship-building skills
• Comfort with ambiguity and adaptability to changing priorities
• Service-oriented approach with high accountability and resilience
• Healthcare PR or Media Relations experience a priority

What We’ll Provide:

More than just pay, our DaVita Rewards package connects teammates to what matters most. Teammates are eligible to begin receiving benefits on the first day of the month following or coinciding with one month of continuous employment. Below are some of our benefit offerings.

• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, PTO cash out
• Support for you and your family: Family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access Headspace®, backup child and elder care, maternity/paternity leave and more

• Professional development programs: DaVita offers a variety of programs to help strong performers grow within their career and also offers on-demand virtual leadership and development courses through DaVita’s online training platform StarLearning.

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At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second.  We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong."  Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

This position will be open for a minimum of three days.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits  

Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.