Ascension

Manager of External Communications

Ascension • $99K — $135K *
Leander, TX 78641In-Person
Media
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High School diploma with 3 years experience, or Associate's/Bachelor's degree with 2 years experience, or 7 years related experience.
  • 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.
  • 6+ years in journalism, public relations or external communications with impact on brand reputation.
  • Experience in executive communications and counsel.
  • Ability to swiftly develop communication content for organizational needs.

Responsibilities

  • Manage execution of the external communications strategy for Texas.
  • Develop various external communications content including press releases and media statements.
  • Create media coverage reports to assess KPIs.
  • Research and evaluate media opportunities for thought leadership.
  • Provide communication counsel to Texas market leaders.

Benefits

  • Eligible for annual bonus incentive.
  • Supports professional development opportunities.
  • Collaborative work environment in a service-driven healthcare context.
  • Potential for career growth in a leadership role.
Full Job Description
Your future role at a glance

Location: Austin, TX

Department: External Communication

Schedule: Full time

Salary: $99,863.85 - $135,109.91 per year

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

How you'll make an impact in this role

  • Manage day to day execution of the external communications strategy and plan for Texas that improves our market reputation, in coordination with other enterprise and local communication teams
  • Assist in the development of various external communications content including press releases, statements, media talking points, op-eds, award submissions, LinkedIn posts and more.
  • Develop media coverage reports and evaluate progress towards identified KPIs.
  • Proactively research and evaluate additional media and thought leadership opportunities for consideration.
  • Provide external communications counsel and support to Ascension Texas market leaders and other partner teams
  • Requires excellent writing and project management skills, as well as critical thinking, strategic counseling and decisive judgment.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

What additional preferences we're seeking

  • 6+ years of progressive leadership experience in journalism, external communications, or public relations, with a proven track record of driving brand reputation, preferably within a healthcare system or complex, service-driven environment.
  • Experience with executive communications and counsel
  • Adept at the rapid development of content in support of local business, market and organizational communications needs


Responsibilities

  • Manage day to day execution of the external communications strategy and plan for Texas that improves our market reputation, in coordination with other enterprise and local communication teams
  • Assist in the development of various external communications content including press releases, statements, media talking points, op-eds, award submissions, LinkedIn posts and more.
  • Develop media coverage reports and evaluate progress towards identified KPIs.
  • Proactively research and evaluate additional media and thought leadership opportunities for consideration.
  • Provide external communications counsel and support to Ascension Texas market leaders and other partner teams
  • Requires excellent writing and project management skills, as well as critical thinking, strategic counseling and decisive judgment.


Qualifications

Education:

  • High School diploma equivalency with 3 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 2 years of cumulative experience OR 7 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. 3 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

About Ascension

Ascension is a healthcare company that provides a range of services, including hospital care, primary care, and specialty care. The company operates more than 150 hospitals and 50 senior living facilities across the United States. Ascension also offers health insurance and other healthcare-related services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.
Learn more about Ascension
Size
165,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1999
* Ladders Estimates

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