Region Marketing Communications Director
Careers (External)
Req #: 14730
Type: Full Time
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Overview: Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today's biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us. We are hiring a Region Marketing Communications Director who will lead executive communications for the SouthWest region. In this position, you will be responsible for strategy and implementation of communications plans for the Executive Vice President of the SouthWest region, as well as internal communications strategies and execution, working closely with the Senior Vice President of Health Initiatives, communications department, executives and a variety of people around the Association. This position reports to the Region SVP, Health Initiatives. The location of the position is flexible within the six states of our SouthWest region, including AR, CO, NM, OK, TX and WY. The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally. #TheAHALife is our company culture, our way of life, reflecting our diversity, equity & inclusion, our focus on work-life harmonization and our Guiding Values. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued(tm) at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and at heart.jobs. Responsibilities: Here are some of the essential job duties: * Build and implement internal communications strategies, plans, and content for the Executive Vice President (EVP) including speech writing, internal staff communications, volunteer communications, social media and more. Responsible for delivering clear, accurate and compelling communications and ensuring projects remain on schedule. * Write, edit and coordinate workflow for strategic internal messaging, implementing best practices and American Heart Association guidelines. * Plan, coordinate, write, edit and proofread communications such as newsletters, online content, presentations, talking points, guides, scripts, infographics and other resources. * Prepare and process EVP correspondences. Proofread, distribute correspondence including emails, reports, presentations, memos, field communications, mailings, etc. * Effectively complete multiple duties and projects while handling conflicting demands and priorities. Leads project timelines with target compliance, while communicating project statuses and related information as requested. * Prepare and gather support materials for EVP in preparation for meetings. * Build and implement, in coordination with senior executives, the overarching strategy for internal communications for the SouthWest region. * Maintain accurate and confidential information relevant to internal meetings, board meetings and events, as well as a system for correspondence and other documents in the office and shared online files. * Assist with production needs for internal staff communications including audio and video messages. * Prepare and post social media to support EVP and leadership. * Perform organized record keeping, including taking comprehensive meeting notes when requested. Run PowerPoint presentations for in-person and virtual meetings. Prepare agendas and materials for these meetings. * Assist with other communications tasks as needed. Want to move your resume to the top so that you can become a "Relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives?" Here are some of the requirements: Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Marketing, English or related field. * 3-5 years of experience in communications-related field. * Proven experience with internal communications, corporate communications, and project management. * Excellent writing and editing skills, and capability to write for internal, consumer and professional audiences across various traditional, digital and emerging channels. * Experience with multimedia storytelling including using graphics, video, etc. * Strong organizational skills and ability to build and lead project teams. * Ability to work well with diverse groups of people within the organization, including senior executives. * Ability to present ideas and concepts live or via multimedia in a clear and compelling manner. * Past experience serving in a communication role in a matrixed, non-profit organization preferred. * Proficient skills with Microsoft Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Canva, social media platforms and SharePoint. Advanced skills preferred. * Ability to travel up to 10% local and overnight stay.
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