Overview

　　Now is the time to join us and make a difference. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. Here at the American Heart Association, you matter and so does your career.

　　The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Sr. Executive Communications Manager in our C-Suite Office.

　　This position will work a hybrid schedule, in office and home based . While the position is preferred to be based out of the American Heart Association’s National Center in Dallas, Texas, flexibility may be offered depending on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.

　　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™ at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and at heart.org.

　　Responsibilities

　　This individual writes, develops, coordinates, and implements executive-level communications, messaging, and digital assets for the fast-paced American Heart Association Office of the CEO.

　　Under the direction of the National Sr. Director of Executive Communications, you will collaborate closely with Association executives, content experts, volunteer leaders, and external stakeholders to deliver highly compelling communication deliverables that support the vision of the Association’s CEO, President and Chairperson of the Board that build the Association’s brand and generate momentum toward achieving the Association’s mission and goals. Such communications will include internally- and externally-focused talking points, keynotes, scripts, blogs, editorials, graphics, slides, video productions and storyboards, social media posts, and reports that highlight the Association’s impact and strategies.

　　Ideal candidates will have demonstrated experience producing dynamic communication deliverables that demonstrate a unique balance of creative, editorial, technical, research, and storytelling skills. Strong relationship-building skills are expected, especially with C-suite executives inside and outside the Association.

　　Writes, edits, and produces outstanding communications and marketing deliverables for the Association’s CEO, National Volunteer Leadership, and National Sr. Director, Executive Communications as identified to foster the mission and goals of the Association.

　　Crafts talking points, keynotes, scripts, graphics/slides, digital assets, reports, and other deliverables for leadership – from concept creation to research, production, editing, coordination, distribution, and ongoing evaluation and management.

　　Works efficiently and inventively to build comprehensive communications plans and messaging that engage key Association volunteers, staff, patients, healthcare providers, donors and partners in the work of the Association.

　　Proactively manages OCEO communications activities for high-visibility projects, including the Association’s annual report on 10 Commitments to Achieving Health Equity.

　　Assists National Sr. Director, Executive Communications, in developing and reviewing and executing OCEO communications plans related to Association programs and projects.

　　Coordinates closely with authorities in the Associations five regions to build content for national volunteer leaders’ annual visits with regional volunteers and staff.

　　Provides clear direction, input, and expertise to Association colleagues, and with any outside vendors providing services, to effectively and efficiently deliver communications projects on deadline.

　　Helps identify and develop relationships with key media outlets, and proactively handles media calls related to assigned projects in coordination with public and media relations staff to reinforce the Association’s positioning.

　　Effectively monitors and leads costs for key projects to ensure responsible budget stewardship.

　　Qualifications

　　Bachelor’s Degree in in Communications, Marketing, or a related field of study.

　　Proven skill in executive-level writing and editing for various internal and external audiences and across multiple digital platforms.

　　Extensive knowledge of business writing for executives and senior leaders.

　　Day-to-day experience in applying the principles and practices of marketing communications planning, execution, and monitoring.

　　Experience in writing, developing, and implementing comprehensive communications plans and briefings for senior executives and volunteer leaders.

　　Ability to navigate complex messaging scenarios and craft solutions across various aspects of the Association, including the ability to conceptualize and reason through potential risks and benefits to the Association.

　　Ability to comfortably and effectively manage multiple projects at one time.

　　Demonstrated skill in business writing, copyediting, and oral communications, including oral presentations.

　　Ability to effectively interact with association staff and volunteer leadership, donors, patients, media representatives, vendors, and corporate partners.

　　Special event coordination experience a plus.

　　Experience in supervising communications staff and interns a plus.

　　Ability to work in a fast-moving, dynamic team environment with all levels of association staff and volunteers.

　　Ability to travel up to 15% local and overnight stay.

　　Compensation & Benefits

　　The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.

　　Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.

　　Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs, based on the type of position.

　　Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.

　　Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. HeartU is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.

　　Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.

　　Tuition Assistance - We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.

　　The American Heart Association’s 2024 Goal: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. As champions for health equity, by 2024, the American Heart Association will advance cardiovascular health for all, including identifying and removing barriers to health care access and quality.

　　At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities. We're committed to ensuring our workforce, workplace culture and mission have a shared impact across a diverse set of backgrounds.

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　　Location US-TX-Dallas

　　Posted Date 2 months ago (1/5/2024 9:52 PM)

　　Requisition ID 2023-12201

　　Job Category Marketing, Communications & Public Relations

　　Position Type Full Time

　　Location: TX-Dallas