Manager of External Communications

Leander, TX (On-site)

$100K/yr – $135K/yrManagerFull time

Posted 5 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the Texas external communications cadence and counsel C-suite and market leaders on messaging; build and place content across press, LinkedIn, and op-eds; and prove impact with media coverage and KPI dashboards.

  • External Communications Execution: Own day to day rollout of the Texas plan in lockstep with global and local teams.
  • Content & Counsel: Develop press releases, talking points, op-eds, and posts while advising market leaders.
  • Measurement & Opportunity: Create coverage reports, track KPIs, and surface new media and thought leadership opportunities.

Job Description

  • Manage day to day execution of the external communications strategy and plan for Texas that improves our market reputation, in coordination with other enterprise and local communication teams
  • Assist in the development of various external communications content including press releases, statements, media talking points, op-eds, award submissions, LinkedIn posts and more.
  • Develop media coverage reports and evaluate progress towards identified KPIs.
  • Proactively research and evaluate additional media and thought leadership opportunities for consideration.
  • Provide external communications counsel and support to Ascension Texas market leaders and other partner teams
  • 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.
  • 6+ years of progressive leadership experience in journalism, external communications, or public relations, with a proven track record of driving brand reputation, preferably within a healthcare system or complex, service-driven environment.
  • Experience with executive communications and counsel
  • Adept at the rapid development of content in support of local business, market and organizational communications needs
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Various health insurance options & wellness plans
  • Retirement benefits including employer match plans
  • Long-term & short-term disability
  • Employee assistance programs (EAP)
  • Parental leave & adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Ways to give back to your community
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Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all. Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025, Ascension provided $1.7 billion in care of persons living in poverty and other community benefit programs along with $1.8 billion of unreimbursed care for Medicare patients. Across 16 states and the District of Columbia, Ascension’s network encompasses approximately 99,000 associates, 22,300 aligned providers, 95 wholly owned or consolidated hospitals, and ownership interests in 26 additional hospitals through partnerships. Ascension also operates 30 senior living facilities and a variety of other care sites offering a range of healthcare services.

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