Director, Communications

CO Salary Range: USD 100,100.00 - 147,000.00 per year

Posting Date
09/26/2025

2000 16th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80202, United States of America

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.
Position Summary
DaVita is seeking a strategic and proactive Director of Communications to lead initiatives that bolster the company's reputation and advance key business priorities. This role will oversee core functions including media relations, executive communications, and thought leadership, with a focus on engaging influential audiences such as payors, policymakers, physicians, and investors.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned communicator with a strong grasp of healthcare dynamics, a passion for storytelling, and the ability to translate complex topics into compelling narratives that drive understanding and action.
Key responsibilities include:

• 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

• 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.