Communications Manager

Who We Are

Evergreen Nephrology partners with nephrologists to transform kidney care through a value-based, person-centered, holistic, and comprehensive approach to kidney care. We believe patients living with kidney disease deserve the best care. We are committed to improving patient outcomes and improving quality of life by delaying disease progression, shifting care to the home, and accelerating kidney transplants.

We help nephrologists focus on the right patients at the right time across the full care spectrum. We do this by providing them with the best-in-class interdisciplinary clinical resources, analytical insight and tools, and services to patients. We listen to the needs of our patients, our employees, and our client partners, continually working to push beyond the status quo in which the care system manages patients today.

Who You Are

You are devoted, compassionate, and enjoy being on the front lines of healthcare, changing the lives of patients by supporting them and the team by focusing on customers. You’re excited about being part of a team that is building a healthcare delivery model that ensures the highest possible quality of life and best outcomes for those in our care. You believe people living with kidney disease deserve the best person-centered, holistic, comprehensive care and want to influence the healthcare system to drive towards that. You thrive in innovative and evolving environments with high rates of change.

Your Role

As a Communications Manager with Evergreen Nephrology, you are responsible for leading our communications function, reporting to the Director of Marketing & Communications. This role leads key communication initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, support physician partnerships, and build brand awareness within the industry. Working closely with executives, the People Team, and our media relations agency, the Communications Manager will develop and deliver clear, consistent messaging that supports both organizational priorities and thought leadership efforts. 

This is an ideal opportunity for a communications professional with healthcare public relations experience who enjoys both strategy and execution. From media relations and thought leadership to social media and internal messaging, this role plays a visible and meaningful part in how we connect with our audiences. 

Role Responsibilities

• External Communications & Public Relations 
  • Partner with our media relations agency to support brand awareness and thought leadership initiatives 
  • Help develop and execute proactive media strategies, including press releases, announcements, and story opportunities 
  • Coordinate interviews, speaking opportunities, and thought leadership content 
  • Monitor and report on media coverage and industry trends 
  • Support reputation management efforts 
• Social Media & Content Management 
  • Own and manage the social media content calendar across channels 
  • Develop and schedule engaging content that supports brand awareness and thought leadership 
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to source content and stories 
  • Track performance and optimize content based on engagement insights 
• Internal Communications 
  • Partner with executives and the People Team to plan and execute internal communications 
  • Develop clear and engaging messaging for company updates, initiatives, and announcements 
• Provider Engagement Communications 
  • Partner with key stakeholders to develop and implement a provider engagement communications strategy 
  • Create targeted messaging and materials to support provider engagement initiatives 
  • Support ongoing engagement through campaigns, updates, and educational communications 
• Brand & Messaging 
  • Ensure all communications reflect a consistent brand voice and message 
  • Help maintain and evolve messaging frameworks 
  • Serve as a brand steward across communication channels 
• Measurement & Reporting 
  • Track and report on communications performance and engagement 
  • Provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement 
• Other duties consistent with this role, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field 
• 5+ years of experience in communications, public relations, or corporate communications 
• Experience managing social media for an organization or brand 
• Experience supporting both internal and external communications 
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with strong attention to detail 
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear, engaging messaging 
• Strong project management and organizational skills 
• Comfortable working with senior leaders and cross-functional teams 
• Intermediate skills with MS Office Suite of products including Outlook and Teams
• Able to work effectively in a remote environment:
  • Home internet must support a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps and upload speed of 10 Mbps. Cable, Fiber, or DSL connections hardwired to the internet device are recommended
  • Evergreen will provide remote employees with telephony applications and equipment to meet the business requirements for their role
  • Employees must work from a dedicated space lacking ongoing interruptions to protect member PHI / HIPAA information

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare communications or healthcare PR experience strongly preferred 
• Experience working with media relations or PR agencies preferred 

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $115,000 to $125,000 annually. Exact pay is determined based on experience, education, demand for the role, and other role-specific factors. 

This role is also eligible for an annual bonus.

Benefits

Evergreen Nephrology’s total rewards program is designed to support you in and outside of work. You can expect:

• Paid time off starting at 4 weeks for full-time employees
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance, including an HSA with employer match
• Reimbursement for continuing medical education for eligible roles
• A 401(k) program where Evergreen matches up to 4% of contributions
• Paid parental leave
• A robust training and development program that starts with onboarding and continues throughout your career with Evergreen Nephrology

Evergreen Nephrology is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any other protected category under local, state or federal laws.

If you are an applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation for any part of the hiring process, please contact us for assistance at recruiting@evergreennephrology.com.