Sr. Marketing Communications Manager

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The American Heart Association’s Initiative,
Voices for Healthy Kids
, has an excellent opportunity for a
Senior Manager of Marketing and Communications
in our
Advocacy
group. This position is
remote/home based
but can be based at our National Center or offices throughout the country if needed.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, prioritizing and managing multiple, complex projects in varying stages of development under time constraints.The Senior Marketing & Communications Manager is responsible for equity-centered communications strategic planning, implementation and evaluation for Voices for Healthy Kids and the National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers (NCIT). The work is aimed at building movements and supporting public policy change at the local, state, tribal and federal levels that make the places kids live, learn and play healthier, with a focus on prenatal to three.

Responsibilities include developing internal and external communications and marketing strategies; overall brand management; managing social media, website and newsletter strategies, planning and updates; and collaborating with partner organizations on shared, supportive, and cohesive communications collaboration to reduce redundancies while maximizing resources and impact. The successful candidate will have a strong background in developing communications strategies and implementation plans that prioritize equity to ensure that the Initiative’s communication vehicles and practices reflect the most current best practices in communications and center those communities most impacted by the issues we seek to address.

This is a full time, grant-funded, benefits-eligible opportunity. Current funding is through 12/31/2025 with strong confidence in continued funding beyond 2025.

The Association offers many resources to help you maintain work-life harmonization through your changing needs and life situations. To help you be successful, you will have access to Heart U, our award-winning corporate university, as well as additional training and support, locally.

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• Strategic Planning
  :
  Manage the development, execution and monitoring of comprehensive and integrated communications and marketing plans for Voices for Healthy Kids and the National Collaborative for Infants & Toddlers.
• Brand Management
  :
  Manage the execution of our visibility through our websites, digital marketing, content creation, editorial calendar, and social media platforms, including growing audience and engagement around our key policy issues. Includes overall brand management and growth. Protect and elevate our two brand identities by ensuring consistency in messaging, visuals, and tone across all marketing materials and communications.
• Content Creation
  :
  Be responsible for the creation and distribution of high-quality content across various channels like website, social media, press releases, blog posts, case studies, videos, and other marketing collateral. Includes reviewing and approving materials to ensure alignment and adherence to Voices for Healthy Kids and American Heart Association Branding Guidelines, including white papers, website copy, newsletters, grant applications, campaign toolkits, advertisements, and more.
• Equity-driven Communications
  :
  Work to ensure the language and visuals used by Voices for Healthy Kids and NCIT continue to become more inclusive and center those most impacted. Responsible for developing, managing and editing…