Communication Marketing Director

Role Overview

The American Heart Association has an opening for a Communications Marketing Director in our Atlanta Market. This position will focus on developing and implementing communications and marketing plans that promote the American Heart Association’s strategic priorities, events, and cause initiatives throughout Atlanta.

What You Will Do

Develops and implements local strategic communications plans, writes and distributes news releases, secures media sponsorships, and implements awareness campaigns around heart and stroke related topics.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will live in Atlanta and have experience applying the principles and practices of communications and marketing to the non-profit environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, journalism or related field
• Minimum three years of work experience in communications, social media, public relations and journalism
• Experience applying the principles and practices of communications and marketing to the non-profit environment
• Experience working as a team member with multiple internal and external constituencies
• Experience with crisis communications and sensitive issues
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of news media operations, newsgathering, and technology
• Intermediate knowledge and skills with Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Performance and recognition through annual salary planning and incentive programs
• Wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Robust retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution
• Employee assistance program
• Employee wellness program
• Telemedicine and medical consultation
• Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year
• 12 paid holidays off each year
• Tuition Assistance for further education and career development