Best Practices, Brand Messaging, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Communications Strategy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Thought Leadership, Writing Skills
- 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.