National Marketing Communications Manager

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a National Marketing Communications Manager based out of our National Center office located in Dallas, Texas. This position can be remote/home-based but must reside near a major airport.

Reporting to the Director of Marketing Communications, Patient Solutions and Emerging Strategies, the National Marketing Communications Manager is a seasoned communications/PR strategist, preferably Accredited in Public Relations, with experience in the development and implementation of communications plans focused on B2B engagement and workforce development.

• →Develops and executes short-term and long-term strategic Marketing Communications plans in support of the enterprise’s patient education and CVD solutions programs and initiatives. Deploys staff and volunteer resources and strategy/tactic development in support of communications counsel to internal constituents, identifies and implements agency/vendor strategies when budgeted and manages tactical execution of MarComm strategy through multiple communications channels, including expanding the digital and social footprint.
• →Builds portfolio of MarComm assets and relationships to promote patient and provider education about heart valve disease. Oversees the development of materials to maximize content, events, volunteers and information. Leverages comprehensive understanding of multicultural traditional and digital media and the emerging role of social media to strategize for effective, relevant implementation and coverage.
• →Serves as the point of contact for internal leadership and multiple sponsors/funders for programs and initiatives within the portfolio.

• Three (3) years of corporate communications and marketing experience, or equivalent, including developing targeted campaigns and communication plans. Five (5) years is preferred.
• Three (3) years of the following experience:
  • Extensive and a variety of Marketing Communications experience, including developing strategic plans
• Experience with cultivating and engaging volunteers and strategic alliances

• Prior experience in non-profit organization
• Prior experience working with clinical/healthcare initiatives

In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.

EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities