The Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) is one of the most influential advocacy organizations in Wisconsin and is the collective voice of the nation’s leading hospitals and health systems. WHA is comprised of a highly motivated, results oriented team that takes pride in impacting health care public policy, opinion and debate in a manner that enables Wisconsin hospitals and health systems to deliver some of the best health care in the country.
WHA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, protected veteran status, mental or physical disability unrelated to ability to do the job, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Vice President, Communications reports to the WHA President/CEO and works very closely with other members of the WHA senior team. This position is responsible for leading WHA’s communications department and initiating and directing strategic communications to WHA member hospitals and health systems, state and federal policymakers, media and the public. This position is the primary point of contact for the media and hospital and health system public relations professionals and manages production and dissemination of WHA’s many regular publications and communications.
The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment, have exceptional written and oral communication skills, experience with statewide media relations, and have a strong functional and strategic grasp of multiple communication mediums, including print, digital and social media platforms.