Executive Communications Specialist

• Write, evaluate, review, and edit high-quality executive-level communications including speeches, talking points, presentations, briefing materials, correspondence, and leadership messages.
• Ensures consistency, clarity and alignment of executive messaging with institutional brand, values and strategic goals.
• Serves as a trusted communications advisor to senior leaders, providing counsel on messaging strategy, tone, timing and audience considerations.
• Prepare leaders and subject-matter experts for media engagements through briefing documents and message development.
• Plan, develop and implement integrated marketing and communications strategies for thought leadership and media relations to enhance the visibility and public profile of executives, leadership priorities and research initiatives.
• Collaborate with marketing professionals, creative staff, digital specialists, and campus partners to align content with institutional brand standards.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of communication best practices, techniques and standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to exercise discretion when interacting with executives and senior leaders.
• High degree of innovation, creativity and attention to detail.