Your future role at a glance:
Location: Remote
Department: Executive External Communications
Schedule: Full-time
Salary: $138,258.29 - $195,187.61 per year
Eligible for annual performance based incentive
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How you'll make an impact in this role:
- Lead executive communications and thought leadership: Develop and execute external communications strategies, speeches, op-eds, talking points, and executive messaging that strengthen Ascension’s reputation and position leaders as trusted, mission-driven voices in healthcare.
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Shape executive voice and visibility: Ensure authentic, consistent messaging across external platforms while identifying opportunities to elevate executive presence through media, conferences, industry events, and strategic partnerships.
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Support media and executive engagement: Prepare executives for interviews, speaking engagements, press interactions, and other high-profile external events in collaboration with media relations and public affairs teams.
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Drive digital strategy and cross-functional alignment: Manage executive LinkedIn and digital thought leadership content while partnering across internal teams to ensure cohesive messaging and coordinated external engagement.
What minimum qualifications you'll need:
Education:
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High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management.
What additional requirements you'll need:
- 10–12 years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, or executive communications, with experience supporting executive-level communications.
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Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations strongly preferred.
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Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field required.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity:
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer:
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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Benefits:
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
