Director of Internal Communications

Your future role at a glance Location: Remote with 20% travel Department: Internal Communications Schedule: Full-Time, Days Salary range: $138,258.29 to $195,187.61 per year Eligible for an annual bonus incentive 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. Benefits that help you thrive Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more How you’ll make an impact in this role Drive the Executive Voice & Vision: Craft a forward-looking editorial calendar and author high-impact content—from fiery town halls to crisp video scripts—that authentically translates the CEO’s narrative across the entire organization. Architect System-wide Strategy: Act as a core thought partner to executive leadership, forging a unified internal narrative that connects organizational priorities to daily associate work while embodying Ascension’s mission, vision, and values. Build High-Speed Operations & Culture: Design agile workflows and communications infrastructure from the ground up while directly leading, coaching, and empowering a high-performing team to deliver quality at scale. Command Crisis & Emerging Issues: Spearhead real-time, high-stakes crisis response for local and national urgent events with 24/7 agility, protecting organizational trust when it matters most. Unify Cross-Functional Messaging: Partner seamlessly across internal teams, SMEs, and external PR to maintain rock-solid talking points and lockstep alignment with zero messaging gaps. What minimum requirements you’ll need Education: 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 preferences we're seeking Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or related field strongly preferred Solid experience in internal or executive communications, with meaningful experience supporting C-suite Experience in healthcare or large, complex organizations 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. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.