Director of Internal Communications

Location: Remote with 20% travel

About the role

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Executive Voice & Vision: Craft a forward-looking editorial calendar and author high-impact content—from fiery town halls to crisp video scripts—that authentically translates the CEO’s narrative across the entire organization.
• Architect System-wide Strategy: Act as a core thought partner to executive leadership, forging a unified internal narrative that connects organizational priorities to daily associate work while embodying Ascension’s mission, vision, and values.
• Build High-Speed Operations & Culture: Design agile workflows and communications infrastructure from the ground up while directly leading, coaching, and empowering a high-performing team to deliver quality at scale.
• Command Crisis & Emerging Issues: Spearhead real-time, high-stakes crisis response for local and national urgent events with 24/7 agility, protecting organizational trust when it matters most.
• Unify Cross-Functional Messaging: Partner seamlessly across internal teams, SMEs, and external PR to maintain rock-solid talking points and lockstep alignment with zero messaging gaps.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism or related field strongly preferred
• Solid experience in internal or executive communications, with meaningful experience supporting C-suite
• Experience in healthcare or large, complex organizations

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

Pay

Salary range: $138,258.29 to $195,187.61 per year. Eligible for an annual bonus incentive.

Schedule

Full-Time, Days