Ann Howser

Role
Senior Public Relations Specialist at Ascension
Location
Austin, TX, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Ann Howser

I specialize in communications strategy, crisis communications, media relations…

Experience

  1. Senior Public Relations Specialist

    Ascension

    May 2021 — Present

    Develops and implements strategic communications plans for Ascension Texas’ 13 hospitals and numerous clinics, and the national Ascension brand, including service line support, thought leadership, physician promotion, crisis management, highlighting new services and technologies, and patient stories to achieve business and communication goals. Collaborates with Ascension Texas leaders and communications team to manage, support and respond to all crisis communications activities, including a dedicated COVID-19 response campaign. On-call for Ascension Texas crisis communications at least once a month. Co-leads national crisis communications workgroup to help guide crisis communications policies and procedures at the national level. Leads strategy, planning and implementation of ongoing PR support for Ascension Texas adult hospitals in Austin, including strategic media outreach, op-ed development, and regular meetings with hospital leaders. Manages Ascension Texas PR social media strategy to position Ascension Texas as a leader across Ascension\'s ministry social media platforms, including LinkedIn. Maintains trusted relationships with providers and leaders. Establishes ongoing communications to determine service line and market goals to help drive PR strategy.

Skills

  • Facebook
  • Press Releases
  • Public Speaking
  • Publicity
  • Community Outreach
  • Ap Style
  • New Media
  • Qualitative Research
  • Marketing
  • Strategy
  • Internal Communications
  • Digital Media
  • Customer Service
  • Indesign
  • Event Planning
  • Advertising
  • Writing
  • Nonprofits
  • Corporate Communications
  • Copy Editing
  • Communication
  • Feature Articles
  • Higher Education
  • Media Relations
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Event Management
  • Leadership
  • Microsoft Word
  • Strategic Communications
  • Marketing Communications
  • Photoshop
  • Newsletters
  • Fundraising
  • Microsoft Office
  • Creative Writing
  • Brand Development
  • Public Affairs
  • Storytelling
  • Editing
  • Adobe Creative Suite

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