Creative Director, Media Experience

• Location: Remote
• Facility: Ascension
• Department: Marketing
• Eligible for an annual bonus incentive
• Lead the creative development of brand stories that communicate Ascension's mission, values, and impact through emotionally resonant visual narratives.
• Establish the visual language, tone, aesthetic direction, and emotional experience for enterprise storytelling projects.
• Serve as the creative lead for approximately 10–12 annual video productions, including patient stories, caregiver stories, brand campaigns, executive storytelling, and mission-focused content.
• Serve as a steward of the Ascension family of brands, ensuring consistency and integrity across all storytelling experiences.
• Partner closely with Brand Strategy, Creative Services, Marketing, Communications, and Market leadership teams to ensure storytelling initiatives align with organizational priorities.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
• None Required.

Education

• 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.

Additional Preferences:

• 8+ years of experience in creative direction, media experience, motion design, filmmaking, video storytelling, content development, or related creative disciplines.
• Strong experience creating storyboards, moodboards, creative treatments, visual narratives, and concept presentations
• Experience collaborating within video production and post-production workflows
• Strong presentation and storytelling skills with the ability to articulate creative vision to stakeholders at all levels.
• 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

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ 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.

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