Principal Corporate Communications Consultant

Medica•Minnetonka, MN

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Corporate Communications Consultant is responsible for strengthening awareness, understanding, and engagement with Medica’s executive leadership. This role leads executive communications and visibility efforts supporting the company’s mission, strategy, and priorities. Reporting to the VP, Corporate Communications, and partnering closely with the Executive Leadership Team, this role develops clear, compelling content and communication strategies helping leaders show up consistently and inspire action across the organization and beyond. The Principal Corporate Communications Consultant serves as a Team Lead for executive communications and provides leadership for one communications professional, and works closely across Corporate Communications, Public Relations, and key corporate partners. The Principal Corporate Communications Consultant creates and shapes executive communications – including speeches, presentations, and written materials – and supports priority initiatives that require strong leadership messaging. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or a related field
10+ years of experience in communications, including executive communications or senior leader support
Strong writer and storyteller with the ability to adapt voice and tone for different leaders and audiences
Proven ability to work comfortably with senior leaders and influence at all levels of the organization
Strategic thinker who can also execute – balancing long‑term planning with day‑to‑day delivery
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment
Experience leading individuals or teams (formal or informal)
Experience setting communication objectives and measures of success
Ability to use data and insights to inform communication strategies and decisions
Demonstrated flexibility and comfort navigating change and shifting priorities
Eligibility to work in the US: Medica does not offer work visa sponsorship for this role. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. Employment is contingent on verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Lead a proactive internal and external visibility strategy, in collaboration with Public Relations, for the Executive Leadership Team
Identify and support speaking opportunities that advance Medica’s mission and strategic priorities
Partner with Corporate Communications colleagues to amplify executive messages through the right channels and forums
Develop high‑impact content such as companywide updates, major announcements, speeches, talking points, statements, and meeting materials
Ensure all content aligns with Medica’s mission, purpose, strategy, and key messages
Translate complex topics into clear, engaging communications for diverse audiences
Collaborate with the VP of Corporate Communications and communication leaders across the company to ensure a cohesive, consistent approach to executive communications and thought leadership
Support strategic initiatives that require integrated communication planning and execution
Directly manage and develop one communications professional, providing ongoing coaching, performance feedback, prioritization, and quality review
Serve as a Team Lead for executive communications, setting standards, workflows, and best practices for executive-facing content
Allocate work across resources, balance capacity, and ensure consistent, high-quality delivery of executive communications
Partner with the VP of Corporate Communications to align team priorities and ensure executive communications support enterprise strategy and outcomes