Manager of External Communications

• Location: Remote
• Department: External Communications
• Schedule: Full-time
• Eligible for an annual bonus incentive

• Content Development & Storytelling: Develop compelling written content and narratives that communicate Ascension’s organizational priorities, impact, and progress. Identify meaningful stories, milestones, data points, and proof points, translating complex information into clear, engaging content for external audiences.
• Leadership & Priority Translation: Participate in leadership calls and planning discussions, capture key priorities and messages, and translate leadership direction into content briefs, communications assets, and actionable next steps.
• Data Analysis & Strategic Asset Development: Identify meaningful trends, metrics, and insights that strengthen storytelling and demonstrate Ascension’s impact. Manage the development of organizational reports, presentations, thought leadership materials, infographics, and other storytelling assets, partnering with designers to translate content and data into polished, audience-centered deliverables.
• Integrated Communications & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Support the development and execution of integrated storytelling campaigns across media, executive visibility, LinkedIn, owned content, and other external channels. Partner across External Communications, Internal Communications, Marketing, clinical teams, and other functions to align messaging and develop cohesive content.
• Project Management & Execution: Manage multiple projects, workstreams, timelines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. Coordinate contributors, reviews, approvals, and production; anticipate risks and dependencies; and keep deliverables moving against competing deadlines while maintaining a high standard for quality and accuracy.
• Communications Intelligence & Measurement: Monitor organizational milestones, industry developments, and emerging opportunities to identify relevant storytelling angles. Track content performance, evaluate project outcomes, and apply insights to strengthen future storytelling and improve communications processes.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • None Required.

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.

Additional Preferences:

• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with demonstrated ability to translate complex information into clear, compelling content.
• Demonstrated project management experience overseeing complex, multi-stakeholder projects from planning through final delivery, while balancing multiple projects, competing deadlines, and evolving priorities.
• Experience developing substantial communications deliverables, such as organizational reports, presentations, thought leadership materials, integrated campaigns, or other strategic content assets.