Marketing Communications Director

Role Overview

The Marketing Communications Director develops and implements strategic communications, marketing, media relations, and public relations initiatives for the American Heart Association across the Nevada and Southern Arizona Division, while providing communications support for other territories as needed. This role advances the American Heart Association’s position as the leading authority on cardiovascular health and science through integrated external and internal communications, marketing campaigns, media outreach, digital strategies, sponsorship activation, and special initiatives.

What You Will Do

Maintains the integrity of the brand and identity of the American Heart Association by developing and/or reviewing/editing communications and marketing materials. Develops and submits proposals outlining the details of the partnerships/sponsorships. Supports day-of event activities. Elevates Visibility of Local Divisions as Engaged Community Stakeholders.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The American Heart Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. You will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

Requirements

• 3 years minimum prior related experience
• Knowledge of variety of mass and alternative media, and principles of journalism including news gathering, interviewing, writing and editing.
• Basic video, graphic design and photography skills desired.
• Experience in communications, marketing, or public affairs with a background in journalism, public relations, marketing, advertising or similar position.
• Knowledge and experience with the fundamentals of multiple disciplines are needed, including the principles and ethics of public relations, promotion, marketing and business communications.
• Demonstrated excellence in written communications skills, including news, business, and persuasive writing.
• Demonstrated skills in effective one-on-one and group communications and work with all levels of media contacts, community leaders, and American Heart Association volunteers and staff.
• Ability to deal professionally in a corporate and non-profit environment and assume responsibility for guiding communications and marketing projects and programs from inception through completion.
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously manage multiple, complex projects in varying stages of development under time pressure.
• Knowledge and experience with developing content for event collateral materials.
• University/College degree or equivalent experience.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Robust retirement program with employer match and automatic contribution
• Employee assistance program
• Employee wellness program
• Telemedicine
• Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees
• 12 paid holidays off each year
• Tuition Assistance