Date Posted:
May 8, 2026
Position Title:
Director, Public Affairs
Office/Company:
Federation of American Hospitals (FAH)
Party:
N/A
Office Code:
Job Number:
HC-06200
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
Salary:
$115,000 – $170,000
Primary Role
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Full Time
Description:
The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) is seeking a skilled public affairs operator with strong health care experience to help drive strategic communications and advance our advocacy efforts on behalf of our member hospitals.Develop and execute communications project plans to support policy campaigns, regulatory engagement, legislative initiatives, and executive positioning.5–7 years of communications experience, preferably in health care, health policy, or public affairs.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and execute communications project plans to support policy campaigns, regulatory engagement, legislative initiatives, and executive positioning.
• Advise and help create messaging-related materials, including one-pagers and infographics, that advance FAH’s policy priorities.
• Collaborate with policy and government relations teams to translate complex health care policy into accessible communications.
• Support rapid response communications on key health policy developments, including regulations, legislation, and industry issues.
• Manage content development across communications channels, including digital platforms and external publications.
• Track and monitor health care policy and industry news to identify opportunities for communications engagement.
Qualifications:
• 5–7 years of communications experience, preferably in health care, health policy, or public affairs.
• Experience drafting policy-focused messaging, statements, talking points, and communications materials.
• Strong ability to develop communications project plans across multiple initiatives.
• Experience working in health care industry communications, public affairs multi-client setting, Capitol Hill, or an advocacy organization.
• Excellent writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced policy environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Instructions:
Email [email protected]
Other:
FAH provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees.
