Director of Internal Communications

Ascension

Director of Internal Communications shaping CEO messaging and crisis communications for Ascension’s nonprofit Catholic healthcare system. Leading strategy, operations, and a high-performing communications team.

Posted 8/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $138,258 - $195,188 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in internal and executive communications, with a strong focus on crafting impactful content and leading high-performing teams. Proven ability to design agile workflows and manage crisis communications in complex organizational settings.

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Internal CommunicationsExecutive CommunicationsCrisis Response ManagementTeam LeadershipHealthcare Experience

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Hard Skills

Content CreationEditorial Calendar DevelopmentVideo Script WritingAgile Workflow DesignCrisis Communication

Soft Skills

CoachingCollaborationStrategic ThinkingEmpowerment

Industry Keywords

C-Suite SupportLarge OrganizationsComplex OrganizationsCommunicationsJournalism

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Craft a forward-looking editorial calendar and author high-impact content, including town halls and video scripts, translating the CEO’s narrative across the organization
Act as a core thought partner to executive leadership and forge a unified internal narrative connecting organizational priorities to daily associate work
Design agile workflows and communications infrastructure
Directly lead, coach and empower a high-performing team to deliver quality at scale
Spearhead real-time, high-stakes crisis response for local and national urgent events
Partner across internal teams, subject matter experts and external PR to maintain aligned messaging and talking points

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, with 2 of those years being in leadership/management
Solid experience in internal or executive communications, with meaningful experience supporting C-suite
Experience in healthcare or large, complex organizations
Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or related field strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Employer-matched 403(b)
Planning and hardship resources
Disability and life insurance
Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare)
Tuition reimbursement
Ongoing professional development and online learning
Employee Assistance Program
Counseling and peer support
Spiritual care and stress management resources
Parental leave
Adoption assistance and family benefits
Optional legal and pet insurance
Transportation savings