Region Marketing Communications Director

$58,000 - $77,400/Yr

American Heart Association - Aurora, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Aurora, CO

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. The position is flexible within the SouthWest region, which includes several states, and emphasizes work-life harmonization and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Build and implement internal communications strategies, plans, and content for the Executive Vice President (EVP).
• Deliver clear, accurate, and compelling communications while ensuring projects remain on schedule.
• Write, edit, and coordinate workflow for strategic internal messaging, implementing best practices and guidelines.
• Plan, coordinate, write, edit, and proofread communications such as newsletters, online content, presentations, and scripts.
• Prepare and process EVP correspondences and distribute various communications including emails and reports.
• Lead project timelines with target compliance and communicate project statuses as requested.
• Prepare and gather support materials for EVP in preparation for meetings.
• 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.

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.
• 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 within the organization, 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, Teams, Zoom, Canva, and SharePoint.

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite preferred.
• Experience with social media management.

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