Region Marketing Communications Director

$58,000 - $77,400/Yr

American Heart Association - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Dallas, TX

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations

About the position

The Region Marketing Communications Director at the American Heart Association will lead executive communications for the SouthWest region, focusing on strategy and implementation of communications plans for the Executive Vice President. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance internal communications and ensure effective messaging across multiple platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement internal communications strategies, plans, and content for the Executive Vice President (EVP).
• 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, proofreading and distributing various communications.
• Effectively manage multiple duties and projects while handling conflicting demands and priorities.
• Prepare and gather support materials for EVP in preparation for meetings.
• Build and implement overarching strategy for internal communications for the SouthWest region in coordination with senior executives.
• Maintain accurate and confidential information relevant to internal meetings and events.
• 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 and running PowerPoint presentations for meetings.

Requirements

• 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 for diverse audiences across various channels.
• Experience with multimedia storytelling including graphics and video.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to build and lead project teams.
• Ability to work well with diverse groups, including senior executives.
• Ability to present ideas and concepts clearly and compellingly.
• Past experience 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite preferred.
• Experience in a non-profit organization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Robust retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution.
• Employee assistance program and wellness program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starting at a minimum of 16 days per year, increasing with seniority.
• 12 paid holidays off each year.
• Tuition assistance for further education and career development.