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American Heart Association

Communications Director

American Heart Association, Long Island City, New York, United States, 11101


American Heart Association Communications Director Location: New York, New York

If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.As we celebrate our Centennial year, we invite you to join us in shaping the next century of impact. Be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives as we remain devoted to a future of health and hope for everyone, everywhere. At the American Heart Association, your contribution matters, and so does your career.We’re hiring a Marketing Communications Director in New York City that will be covering the Five Burroughs and surrounding areas. The candidate will be expected to travel into the New York City office a few times per week as well as travel to various locations around the City as needed. Being in the community is a large part of this role. As the Marketing Communications Director, you will make an outstanding impact by working with development and health strategies colleagues to craft and deliver critical communications and marketing plans.ResponsibilitiesWork with the Executive Director, Development Directors, and Community Impact Directors to build and implement strategic marketing campaigns and to support major fundraising events.Develop communications and marketing relationships and strategies to deepen engagement with existing sponsors and high-level volunteers for major events.Support local revenue goals and fundraising events by producing and securing appropriate materials and presentations.Plan and implement campaigns for event promotion, including brainstorming out-of-the-box ideas and activities, then driving them efficiently.Work with the regional communications team to plan and implement sponsored campaigns through paid social, online, and traditional media.Collaborate with local team on script development for events, meetings, and media events.Supervise progress and submit performance return on investment reports on marketing and development activities.Control budgets and prioritize resources among projects.Ensure that branding guidelines are followed.Monitor trends to keep informed of developments in the fields of event fundraising, sponsorships, marketing, communications, and not-for-profit management.Work with Vice President Marketing Communications and local staff to handle crises or sensitive issues.QualificationsAt least 3 years of experience in marketing, marketing communications, or public relations.Solid understanding of strategic public relations, marketing planning and implementation, including email and digital campaigns.Skill in writing and editing for a variety of audiences via numerous marketing platforms, including writing for the web and mobile.Ability to build sponsor return on investment materials.Print and video design capabilities, including script writing, shooting video, and editing and/or directing external agencies on such projects.Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.Experience in engaging communities via social media with metrics to support strategies (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) as well as developing content (especially video) to help drive engagement.Ability to lift and/or move large objects (such as boxes) with the expectation that heavier items would be broken down into smaller components or requesting additional assistance may be required before lifting and/or moving.Ability to travel within the assigned territory including attending events.Preferred Experience Skills:University or college degree.Nonprofit and/or agency experience.Existing media connections throughout the Five Burroughs area.Experience with AP Style writing.Compensation:

Salary minimum to the midpoint of the range is $67,560 to $95,120. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials to pay range may apply. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.Benefits:

We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program, telemedicine, and medical consultation.Work-Life Harmonization:

The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year.To Apply:

Join our Talent Community to receive updates on new opportunities and future events.Posted Date:

3 days ago (8/28/2024 5:06 PM)Requisition ID:

2024-13622Job Category:

Marketing, Communications & Public RelationsEOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities#LI-Hybrid

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