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Tennessee's nonprofit sector spans healthcare systems, faith-based organizations, and social services, with H-1B visa sponsorship concentrated in Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville. Major employers include Vanderbilt University Medical Center, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, and Meharry Medical College. Roles in research, clinical work, and program management make up much of the H-1B activity in the state's nonprofit market.
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Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.
The American Heart Association (Association) has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Communications Manager - Science Media Relations.
This is a position that can be home-based and a flexible location.
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.
TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for the implementation of multi-year strategic communication plans supporting and promoting scientific manuscripts published in the American Heart Association’s 14 peer-reviewed scientific and medical journals, abstracts presented at the Association’s scientific meetings and the Association’s clinical care guidelines, scientific statements and advisories to the media and the public. Responsible for developing appropriate resources and translating the science for the media and the public, to reinforce the Association’s role as a leading voice in cardiovascular and brain health science and care, and the Association’s mission and impact goals. Responsible for securing earned media coverage, establishing and cultivating relationships with journalists, and supporting our science leaders and research authors of scientific manuscripts and abstracts presenting at our scientific meetings or publishing in our scientific journals, and other projects as assigned.
Essential Job Duties:
- Review manuscripts accepted for publication in our scientific journals and abstracts accepted for presentation at our scientific meetings.
- Develop news releases or other news materials, media pitches, and multi-media assets to promote scientific research featured in abstracts and manuscripts, published in the American Heart Association’s 14 peer-reviewed scientific journals and/or presented at any of the Association’s 7 scientific meetings, or to promote the Association’s clinical care guidelines, scientific statements, and advisories.
- Collaborate with team members to review and select abstracts to promote, provide peer edits for colleagues’ news releases, develop talking points, key messages for research authors and/or experts for commentary and perspective.
- Lead development of news kits for one or more of our scientific meetings, which includes review and selection of abstracts for promotion; developing detailed news releases that include expert quotes/perspectives as well as research author perspectives; producing or collaborating with other teams for all related news materials, which may include video interviews, talking points, key messages, FAQs and/or infographics.
- Work with the Senior Director and the Vice President on the traditional and social media, as well as Association-owned channels.
- Develop strategic communications plans, media opportunities and relationships to promote the Association’s role as a thought leader in cardiovascular science and brain health, including the Association’s clinical care guidelines, scientific statements and advisories.
- Monitor the traditional media and social media landscape to ensure the Association can respond appropriately to breaking news related to heart and brain health and latest evidence-based recommendations to mitigate risk, as well efforts to protect the Association’s reputation and integrity.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including Science and Medicine, Science Operations, Scientific Publishing, Science Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Health and Science Programs, and Enterprise-Wide Mobilization teams, and external collaborators to optimize communications reach and amplify the Association’s life-saving mission among volunteers, internal stakeholders, and external partners.
- Supervise up to 2 members of the Science Media Relations team in close collaboration with the Senior Director.
- Lead or support other Communications initiatives as applicable and relevant.
- Mentor and coach Science Media Relations team members and internal and external collaborators.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related area.
- Five (5) years of excellent writing and editing skills, translating scientific research for the public, and solid knowledge of AP Style.
- Five (5) years of managing submission of press, promotional, or related content, building relationships with journalists, and securing quality earned media coverage.
- Five (5) years of proficient computer skills, including all Microsoft Office programs, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Five (5) years of project management experience, including managing multiple projects concurrently.
- Five (5) years of demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines, while facing competing demands and priorities for multiple projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Eight (8) years of relevant experience.
- At least three (3) years of experience in a successful supervisory role.
- Proven ability to review and translate scientific abstracts and manuscripts; develop newsworthy ideas and approaches; write and pitch stories to media outlets; manage media interviews and produce news conferences, including prepping research authors and experts; craft talking points and/or key messages; foster collaborative relationships with reporters that position the organization as a primary resource for their stories.
- Portfolio demonstrating successful expertise in developing and implementing multi-faceted media strategies that generate visibility for scientific publications, journals, and scientific meetings.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary minimum to the midpoint of the range is $86,000.00 to $102,000.00. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials may apply to the pay range. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.
The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.
- Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
- Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position.
- Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
- Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
- Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
- Tuition Assistance – We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.
The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.
At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.
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Location: US-TX-Dallas
Posted Date 6 hours ago (7/21/2026 10:45 AM)
Requisition ID 2026-17834
Job Category Marketing, Communications & Public Relations
Position Type Full Time
American Heart Association Offers
- Health Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Disability & Insurance
- Well onTarget – Wellness Program
- Holidays & Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Overview
Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today’s biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.
The American Heart Association (Association) has an excellent opportunity for a Senior Communications Manager - Science Media Relations.
This is a position that can be home-based and a flexible location.
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.
TheAHALife is more than a company culture; it is our way of life. It embodies our commitment to work-life harmonization and is guided by our core values where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. Discover why you will Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Valued at the American Heart Association by following us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X, and at heart.jobs.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will be responsible for the implementation of multi-year strategic communication plans supporting and promoting scientific manuscripts published in the American Heart Association’s 14 peer-reviewed scientific and medical journals, abstracts presented at the Association’s scientific meetings and the Association’s clinical care guidelines, scientific statements and advisories to the media and the public. Responsible for developing appropriate resources and translating the science for the media and the public, to reinforce the Association’s role as a leading voice in cardiovascular and brain health science and care, and the Association’s mission and impact goals. Responsible for securing earned media coverage, establishing and cultivating relationships with journalists, and supporting our science leaders and research authors of scientific manuscripts and abstracts presenting at our scientific meetings or publishing in our scientific journals, and other projects as assigned.
Essential Job Duties:
- Review manuscripts accepted for publication in our scientific journals and abstracts accepted for presentation at our scientific meetings.
- Develop news releases or other news materials, media pitches, and multi-media assets to promote scientific research featured in abstracts and manuscripts, published in the American Heart Association’s 14 peer-reviewed scientific journals and/or presented at any of the Association’s 7 scientific meetings, or to promote the Association’s clinical care guidelines, scientific statements, and advisories.
- Collaborate with team members to review and select abstracts to promote, provide peer edits for colleagues’ news releases, develop talking points, key messages for research authors and/or experts for commentary and perspective.
- Lead development of news kits for one or more of our scientific meetings, which includes review and selection of abstracts for promotion; developing detailed news releases that include expert quotes/perspectives as well as research author perspectives; producing or collaborating with other teams for all related news materials, which may include video interviews, talking points, key messages, FAQs and/or infographics.
- Work with the Senior Director and the Vice President on the traditional and social media, as well as Association-owned channels.
- Develop strategic communications plans, media opportunities and relationships to promote the Association’s role as a thought leader in cardiovascular science and brain health, including the Association’s clinical care guidelines, scientific statements and advisories.
- Monitor the traditional media and social media landscape to ensure the Association can respond appropriately to breaking news related to heart and brain health and latest evidence-based recommendations to mitigate risk, as well efforts to protect the Association’s reputation and integrity.
- Collaborate with internal teams, including Science and Medicine, Science Operations, Scientific Publishing, Science Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Health and Science Programs, and Enterprise-Wide Mobilization teams, and external collaborators to optimize communications reach and amplify the Association’s life-saving mission among volunteers, internal stakeholders, and external partners.
- Supervise up to 2 members of the Science Media Relations team in close collaboration with the Senior Director.
- Lead or support other Communications initiatives as applicable and relevant.
- Mentor and coach Science Media Relations team members and internal and external collaborators.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related area.
- Five (5) years of excellent writing and editing skills, translating scientific research for the public, and solid knowledge of AP Style.
- Five (5) years of managing submission of press, promotional, or related content, building relationships with journalists, and securing quality earned media coverage.
- Five (5) years of proficient computer skills, including all Microsoft Office programs, especially Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Five (5) years of project management experience, including managing multiple projects concurrently.
- Five (5) years of demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines, while facing competing demands and priorities for multiple projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Eight (8) years of relevant experience.
- At least three (3) years of experience in a successful supervisory role.
- Proven ability to review and translate scientific abstracts and manuscripts; develop newsworthy ideas and approaches; write and pitch stories to media outlets; manage media interviews and produce news conferences, including prepping research authors and experts; craft talking points and/or key messages; foster collaborative relationships with reporters that position the organization as a primary resource for their stories.
- Portfolio demonstrating successful expertise in developing and implementing multi-faceted media strategies that generate visibility for scientific publications, journals, and scientific meetings.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary minimum to the midpoint of the range is $86,000.00 to $102,000.00. Pay is commensurate with experience; geographic differentials may apply to the pay range. The American Heart Association reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range.
The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package. Visit Rewards & Benefits to see more details.
- Compensation – Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary. That’s why we regularly review the market value of jobs and make adjustments, as needed.
- Performance and Recognition – You are rewarded for achieving success through annual salary planning and incentive programs; eligibility for an incentive program is based on the type of position.
- Benefits – We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, along with a robust retirement program that includes an employer match and automatic contribution. As a mark of our commitment to employee well-being, we also offer an employee assistance program, employee wellness program and telemedicine, and medical consultation.
- Professional Development – You can join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program. Heart U is the Association’s national online university, with more than 100,000 resources designed to meet your needs and busy schedule.
- Work-Life Harmonization – The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees. The number of days will increase based on seniority level. You will also have a total of 12 paid holidays off each year, which includes several days off at the end of the year.
- Tuition Assistance – We support the career development of all employees. This program provides financial assistance to employees who wish to further their education and career in relation to their current duties and responsibilities, or for potential future positions in the organization.
The American Heart Association’s 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the Association will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities. The greatest discoveries in health must reach everyone where they are.
At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, religion, age, language, sexual orientation, national origin and physical or cognitive abilities.
This position not a match with your skills? Click here to see other opportunities.
In accordance with local and state laws where applicable, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment.
EOE/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities
LI-Remote
Join our Talent Community!
Join our Talent Community to receive updates on new opportunities and future events.
Location: US-TX-Dallas
Posted Date 6 hours ago (7/21/2026 10:45 AM)
Requisition ID 2026-17834
Job Category Marketing, Communications & Public Relations
Position Type Full Time
American Heart Association Offers
- Health Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Disability & Insurance
- Well onTarget – Wellness Program
- Holidays & Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
H-1B Nonprofit Job Roles in Tennessee
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Search Nonprofit Jobs in TennesseeNonprofit H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
Which nonprofit organizations in Tennessee sponsor H-1B visas?
Tennessee's most active nonprofit H-1B visa sponsors include Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Meharry Medical College in Nashville, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Knoxville. Large academic medical centers and research institutions file the majority of nonprofit H-1B petitions in the state, as they have established international hiring infrastructure and recurring need for specialized professionals.
Which cities in Tennessee have the most nonprofit H-1B sponsorship jobs?
Nashville leads the state for nonprofit H-1B activity, driven by its concentration of academic medical centers, universities, and faith-based health systems. Memphis is a strong second, anchored by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and related biomedical institutions. Knoxville and Chattanooga have smaller but active nonprofit sectors, particularly in higher education and community health, where H-1B sponsorship does occur for specialized roles.
What types of nonprofit roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Tennessee?
Roles that qualify must meet the H-1B specialty occupation standard, meaning they require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field. In Tennessee's nonprofit sector, this most commonly includes physicians, clinical researchers, biomedical scientists, data analysts, social work administrators with graduate credentials, public health specialists, and software engineers working within nonprofit technology or operations teams. General program coordinator or outreach roles rarely meet the specialty occupation threshold.
How do I find nonprofit H-1B sponsorship jobs in Tennessee?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters job listings by visa sponsorship type, industry, and state, making it straightforward to browse nonprofit H-1B jobs in Tennessee without sorting through roles that don't offer sponsorship. Beyond Migrate Mate, it's worth researching Tennessee's larger academic medical centers and research hospitals directly, as they are the most consistent sources of nonprofit H-1B petitions in the state.
Are there any Tennessee-specific considerations for H-1B sponsorship in the nonprofit sector?
Tennessee has no state-level visa or work authorization program, so H-1B sponsorship follows federal USCIS rules regardless of location. One practical factor is that Tennessee's nonprofit sector is heavily weighted toward healthcare and higher education, both of which can qualify for cap-exempt H-1B filing. Cap-exempt petitions, available to qualifying institutions of higher education and affiliated nonprofits, can be filed at any time and are not subject to the annual H-1B lottery, which affects timing and planning for both employers and applicants.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B nonprofit jobs in Tennessee?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.