Senior Manager, Executive Communications - External Communications

Ascension

18h • Remote

About The Position

Ascension is seeking a highly skilled and detail oriented communications professional to serve as Senior Manager, Executive Communications. Reporting to the Senior Director of Executive Communications, this role will support the external communications strategy for Ascension’s President and Chief Executive Officer, helping bring their voice, story, and thought leadership to life across media, speaking engagements, and digital platforms. The role will also provide executive communications support to other members of the C suite as needed.
This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution. The Senior Manager will help develop content, prepare materials, coordinate logistics for speaking engagements, and ensure the President and Chief Executive Officer and, as appropriate, other senior executives are consistently positioned as trusted, mission driven leaders in healthcare. This is a highly visible, fast paced role requiring strong writing, organization, and cross functional collaboration skills.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 5–7 years of experience in communications, public relations, executive communications, or journalism.
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives or high-profile leaders.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and message development skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities, with comfort managing multiple priorities in fast-moving environments.
• Experience with digital platforms, particularly LinkedIn and executive thought-leadership channels.
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to work across teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
• Executive-Level Writing and Editing
• Strategic Storytelling
• Attention to Detail and Follow-Through
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Agility and Sound Judgment
• Voice and Message Consistency

Responsibilities

• Executive Content Development: Draft and edit presentations, talking points, speeches, LinkedIn posts, bylined articles, and external facing messaging for the President & CEO and other members of the executive leadership team, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency of voice.
• Thought Leadership Support: Support the development of thought-leadership narratives that reinforce Ascension’s mission, priorities, and leadership perspective across the healthcare industry.
• Speaking Engagement Support: Coordinate and prepare materials for conferences, panels, and external events, including speaker briefs, presentation decks, and run-of-show documents.
• Executive Preparation: Assist in preparing the President & CEO and other executives for media interviews, public appearances, and external meetings by developing backgrounders key message documents.
• Digital & Social Content: Support the planning and execution of the President & CEO’s LinkedIn and digital presence, including drafting posts, tracking performance, and identifying opportunities to amplify reach and impact.
• Editorial & Workflow Management: Help manage content calendars, approvals, and deadlines to ensure executive communications are delivered accurately and on time.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with internal teams to ensure messaging and strategies are aligned and timely.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor engagement, media pickup, and visibility of executive communications to help inform future strategy and optimization.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED