Manager of External Communications - Content Creator

Ascension; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension is actively seeking a passionate Content Creation Manager to enhance storytelling through compelling multi-platform content. This role is critical in supporting advocacy and corporate communications, aiming to elevate Ascension's reputation. If you are dedicated to impactful storytelling in a mission-driven organization, this opportunity could be for you.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience required.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating versatility across formats.
• Experience developing content for digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit various content including articles and media materials.
• Collaborate with teams to adapt content for publishing.
• Monitor performance of published content and iterate based on insights.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Content Development

Storytelling

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department: External Communications
• Schedule: Full Time Monday - Friday 8-5pm CT
• Location: Remote

What You Will Do

Job Summary:Ascension is seeking a creative and mission-driven Content Creation Manager to join our External Communications team. This role will develop compelling, multi-platform content that strengthens our storytelling and elevates our national reputation. Supporting corporate, advocacy, digital, and earned media efforts, the manager will lead original writing, visual storytelling, and integrated campaign development—grounded in Ascension’s Mission and the impact we have in the communities we serve. This position reports to the Senior Manager of External Communications.

Responsibilities:

• Write and edit a variety of content including op-eds, articles, blog posts, newsroom stories, leader narratives, media materials, social media materials, executive communications, and more.
• Collaborate with communications and digital teams to adapt content for website, social media, press, and executive visibility.
• Support story sourcing and development from across Ascension’s national and market-level operations.
• Uphold voice, tone, and messaging consistency across all external-facing content.
• Coordinate with internal communications, marketing, and designers to ensure strong visual storytelling support.
• Ensure content aligns with guidelines and strategic goals.
• Monitor performance of published content and iterate based on insights.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience.
• Strong writing and editing skills with a portfolio demonstrating versatility across formats.
• Experience developing content for digital platforms, media use, and organizational storytelling.
• Comfort working with subject matter experts to translate technical content into compelling narratives.
• Experience in healthcare, nonprofit, or mission-aligned organization preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, or related field.

Key Competencies:

• Content Development and Storytelling
• Cross-Channel Adaptation
• Writing and Editorial Excellence
• Visual Storytelling Collaboration
• Strategic Alignment
• Audience Awareness

Why Join Us?

At Ascension, stories are more than words—they are a reflection of our Mission in action. As Manager of Content Creation, you will help shape how we elevate the voices of our ministries, patients, and communities nationwide. You will join a team dedicated to truth, compassion, and clarity—collaborating across platforms to produce content that informs and builds trust. If you are passionate about purpose-driven storytelling and want your work to contribute to something greater, Ascension offers a unique opportunity to apply your creativity and craft in service to others.

What You Will Need

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.

Additional Preferences

#LI-Remote

Why Join Our Team

Ascension associates are key to our commitment of transforming healthcare and providing care to all, especially those most in need. Join us and help us drive impact through reimagining how we can deliver a people-centered healthcare experience and creating the solutions to do it. Explore career opportunities across our ministry locations and within our corporate headquarters.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

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

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.