Creative Director, Media Experience

Ascension

. Lead the creative development of brand stories communicating Ascension's mission, values, and impact through emotionally resonant visual narratives .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • Missouri • United StatesLead💰 $124,432 - $234,225 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creative direction and visual storytelling, with a strong focus on brand narrative development and collaboration across teams. Proficient in leading video production projects and ensuring brand consistency in storytelling initiatives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Creative DirectionVideo StorytellingStoryboardingLeadership/ManagementCollaboration

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Hard Skills

Creative DevelopmentVisual NarrativesMotion DesignFilmmakingContent DevelopmentConcept PresentationsMoodboardsVideo ProductionPost-Production WorkflowsBrand Stewardship

Soft Skills

Presentation SkillsStorytelling SkillsArticulation of Creative Vision

Industry Keywords

Brand StrategyCreative ServicesMarketingCommunicationsEnterprise Storytelling

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the creative development of brand stories communicating 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 creative lead for approximately 10–12 annual video productions, including patient stories, caregiver stories, brand campaigns, executive storytelling, and mission-focused content
Steward the Ascension family of brands, ensuring consistency and integrity across storytelling experiences
Partner with Brand Strategy, Creative Services, Marketing, Communications, and Market leadership teams to align storytelling initiatives with organizational priorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School diploma equivalency with 5 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, including 2 years in leadership/management OR Associate's degree/Bachelor's degree with 3 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required, including 2 years in leadership/management
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible for an annual bonus incentive
Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
Employer-matched 403(b)
Planning and hardship resources
Disability and life insurance
Pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare)
Tuition reimbursement
Ongoing professional development and online learning
Employee Assistance Program
Counseling and peer support
Spiritual care and stress management resources
Parental leave
Adoption assistance and family benefits
Optional legal and pet insurance
Transportation savings