Director of Community Affairs

NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue is America's oldest public hospital, established in 1736. Affiliated with the NYU School of Medicine, the 844-bed hospital is a major referral center for highly complex cases, with its 6,000 employees including highly skilled, interdisciplinary clinical staff. It sees more than 110,000 emergency room visits and 700,000 outpatient visits annually. Bellevue is an academic medical institution of international renown. We have served as an incubator for major innovations in public health, medical science, and medical education. Bellevue is a Level I Trauma Center delivering around-the-clock care in adult, pediatric, psychiatric and pediatric psychiatric emergencies as well as in the nationally-designated categories of cardiology, neurology, toxicology, and neonatology. In addition to providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient state-of-the-art care Bellevue is a city-wide medical specialty referral source. Bellevue's clinical centers of excellence include: Emergency Medicine and Trauma Care; Cardiovascular Services; Designated Regional Perinatal Center and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (ICU); Comprehensive Children's Psychiatric Emergency Program; and Cancer Services.At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.Work ShiftsNo Weekends9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.MDuties & ResponsibilitiesUnder the direction of the Associate Executive Director of Public Affairs & Community Relations, with wide latitude for independent initiative and judgment, the Associate Director of Multimedia leads Bellevue Hospital's visual and digital storytelling strategy. This role manages the development, production, and distribution of multimedia content (including photography, video, graphics, and digital publications) to enhance Bellevue's visibility, reputation, and public engagement.Drive Bellevue's social media growth across all platforms by increasing followers, engagement, and reach through a data-informed content strategy and targeted campaigns.Manage Bellevue's digital presence across Facebook, X/Twitter, LinkedIn, and other emerging platforms, ensuring active, timely, and authentic engagement with diverse audiences.Write, edit, and curate compelling posts, stories, and short-form articles that spotlighting staff achievements, patient experiences, community programs, and clinical innovations.Use LinkedIn strategically to elevate Bellevue's professional voice, sharing thought leadership, milestones, and recruitment stories to strengthen reputation and attract talent.Develop storytelling campaigns that connect Bellevue's mission, values, and community impact into cohesive, emotionally resonant narratives.Monitor engagement metrics, social trends, and audience insights to evaluate campaign performance and refine content strategy for continuous improvement.Build collaborations with influencers, partner organizations, and media outlets to extend Bellevue's online reach and visibility.Lead Bellevue's multimedia strategy, integrating video, photography, design, and digital storytelling to amplify institutional priorities and brand identity.Produce, film, and edit original multimedia content that highlights hospital programs, staff stories, patient care innovations, and community partnerships.Oversee the creative direction of Bellevue's digital magazine, storytelling series, and major campaigns to ensure content is visually compelling, accessible, and aligned with NYC Health + Hospitals' standards.Design digital and print materials, including infographics, newsletters, event collateral, and campaign visuals, for use across internal and external platforms.Develop creative concepts and content packages for key initiatives, hospital-wide events, and system campaigns that align with Bellevue's short and long-term goals.Oversee multimedia production schedules, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest creative standard.Other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications1. Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Science, Social Work, Public Health or a related discipline; and three (3) years of professional experience in community relations, community organization, public health and/or social services in a public or private setting, of which one (1) year must have been in an administrative, supervisory or managerial capacity; or2. Bachelor's Degree in an accredited college or university in one of the disciplines as listed in 1 above, or a related discipline; and four (4) years of full time professional experience as described in 1 above, one (1) year of which must have been in an administrative, supervisory or managerial capacity.BenefitsNYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesCollege Savings Program Union Benefits for eligible titles Multiple employee discounts programsCommuter Benefits ProgramsIf you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.

Created: 2026-04-02