Region Marketing Communications Director

$58,000 - $77,400/Yr

American Heart Association - Austin, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Austin, 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 internal communications strategies, collaboration with senior executives, and ensuring effective messaging across various platforms to support the organization's mission of promoting health and hope.

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, and infographics.
• Prepare and process EVP correspondences and maintain accurate records of internal communications.
• Lead project timelines with target compliance, while communicating project statuses and related information as requested.
• Assist with production needs for internal staff communications including audio and video messages.
• Prepare and post social media to support EVP and leadership.

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 various audiences across traditional and digital channels.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to build and lead project teams.
• Proficient skills with Microsoft Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Canva, and SharePoint.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience serving in a communication role in a matrixed, non-profit organization preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite preferred.

Benefits

• Wellness program
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan