Senior Executive Communications Consultant

Senior Executive Communications Consultant

Job Title:

Senior Executive Communications Consultant

Department:
Health Sciences | Administration

Serves as key support and communications partner on the executive communications team for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. The Senior Executive Communications Consultant position provides strategic communications leadership, vision and direction across all three mission areas and strategic business goals with a specific focus on securing national reputation and thought leadership opportunities that advance key strategic priorities and drive engagement and reputation with internal and external audiences.

From research to planning and execution, this position establishes and implements tactics to reach short and long-term goals and priorities to help the university and medical center achieve shared goals.
Responsible for supporting the development, implementation and monitoring of internal and external communications plans and tactics. Strong writing and strategic message development attention to detail are essential in this role. Communications responsibilities may include correspondence and enterprise-wide email distribution, print and web materials, event briefings, backgrounders, fact sheets, speeches, presentations and talking points. Works independently to execute key messages and themes as well as supporting evidence that advance the mission of the university and medical center for various constituencies.

Must have proven experience in working in fast-paced, deadline driven environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years professional experience, preferably in journalism or strategic communications.
• Experience working with executives and in the health care industry is a plus.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills as well as presentation and negotiation skills.
• Strong problem‑solving abilities with demonstrated superior organizational skills.
• Ability to manage diverse projects.
• Thrives in fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment, and adapts quickly and easily to shifting priorities and continuous change.
• Demonstrates discretion regarding highly confidential matters; highly professional demeanor.
• Possesses superior organizational ability and willingness to adapt with shifting priorities; availability to work after‑hours upon request.

Location:

Meiling Hall (0281)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled

Hours:

40

First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

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