Sr. Specialist - Communications -Baltimore, Maryland

External Communications Manager

As a passionate communicator, you will be responsible for the development and execution of external and internal communications campaigns for Ascension Saint Agnes that strengthen Ascension Saint Agnes' brand and reputation, and support business priorities in the Maryland market. You will have an opportunity to drive a positive reputation across the market, in support of our goal to provide quality care to the citizens of Maryland. You will partner with external communications, internal communications, and marketing professionals to drive engaging and action-oriented external and internal messaging. You are detail-oriented, flexible and comfortable delivering results across a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop external communications content, campaigns, media relations, multimedia storytelling, and events that support our local business objectives and our brand, as part of a cohesive communication strategy and plan.
• Develop internal communications content in support of initiatives and campaigns to engage internal audiences, improve the associate experience and help drive business outcomes
• Execute against a cohesive external communications strategy and plan for Maryland that improves our market reputation, in coordination with other enterprise and local communication teams
• Manage access, deliver and store toolkits, messaging documents, creative content, channel management and strategic planning from our enterprise communications teams, and customize them as appropriate for the Maryland market
• Ensure that communications reflect the Mission, Vision and Values of Ascension as a healing ministry of the Catholic Church
• Maintain flexible availability and responsiveness both during and outside of normal work hours as necessary

Complexity of work requires excellent writing and program management skills. Ideally the candidate will also have familiarity with the evolving healthcare market, Ascension's history and current initiatives, and communications practices and standards. Must be able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Work experience includes:

• Seven years in an external or internal communications role, ideally with experience working in a healthcare provider system or similar services organization
• Experience executing against external and internal communications plans and campaigns
• Familiarity with local issues management
• Adept at the rapid development of content in support of local business, market and organizational communications needs
• Experience working against clearly outlined KPIs and supporting the reporting of results to multiple teams

Education:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, preferably in journalism, communications, digital media, marketing, or a related field.

Requirements include:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience OR 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
• 2 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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.

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