R1 RCM · 1 day ago
Director of Public Relations & Communications
IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$117K/yr - $179K/yr
10+ years expR1 RCM, Inc. is the leading provider of technology-driven solutions that transform the patient experience and financial performance of healthcare organizations. The Director of Public Relations & Communications will lead the strategy and execution of R1’s external narrative, ensuring a high-impact market presence through earned media, analyst relations, and executive communications.
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Responsibilities
Own R1’s earned media strategy, agency partnerships, and news cadence—ensuring sustained, high-impact presence across healthcare trade, technology, and influential business outlets that shape buyer, investor, and market perception
Define and manage R1's external communications editorial strategy, proactively advancing the topics, proof points, and perspectives that position R1 as a category-defining AI and technology leader in revenue cycle management
Activate R1’s executives and SMEs as visible, credible spokespeople—driving media quotations, bylined thought leadership, keynote and panel participation, analyst engagement, influencer relationships, and industry awards that reinforce R1’s authority
Direct R1’s analyst relationships with KLAS, Gartner, and peers, providing strategic guidance and centralized coordination to strengthen credibility, influence category perception, and maximize value for both R1 and analysts
Obsess over outcomes—reach, impact, engagement, and share of voice—while owning the internal processes for news releases, executive alignment, external positioning decisions, crisis communications, and the strategic use of social and editorial channels beyond traditional PR
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in public relations and corporate communications, ideally within technology-driven or innovation-led companies
Proven success leading global PR and external communications programs, including earned media, analyst relations, social media, and executive communications
Strong ability to translate brand, product, and corporate priorities into effective external communications execution
Outcome-oriented mindset, with experience driving measurable gains in share of voice, reach, engagement, and industry recognition
Experience communicating complex technology platforms or solutions and positioning companies or products as category leaders
Background in regulated or complex B2B industries (e.g., healthcare, enterprise software) is a plus
Deep expertise in earned media, agency management, analyst relations, and executive spokesperson development
Track record securing high-impact coverage and leveraging social and awards programs to extend reach and credibility
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong editorial judgment
Ability to distill complex topics into clear, compelling messaging for external audiences
Proven collaborator who builds trusted partnerships across marketing, product, thought leadership, legal, and executive teams
Experience elevating executives and SMEs as visible, credible voices in the market and building strong external relationships
Benefits
Annual bonus plan at a target of 20.00%
Competitive benefits package
Company
R1 RCM
R1 RCM serves as a revenue cycle management partner for hospitals and healthcare systems regardless of the payment models.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$200MKey Investors
Khosla VenturesIntermountain Healthcare
2025-05-28Private Equity
2024-08-01Private Equity
2024-08-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Joseph Flanagan
CEO
Estelle Barnes
EVP, Enterprise Customer Engagement
Recent News
2026-01-07
Columbia West
2025-12-13
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