Senior Executive Communication Specialist

UChicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join UChicago Medicine as a Senior Executive Communications Specialist in the Marketing & Communications Department. Reporting to the Executive Director for Executive and System Communications, this role is responsible for developing and executing public relations and marketing communications strategies to enhance the reputation, visibility, and thought leadership of UChicago Medicine and the Biological Sciences Division (BSD). The position focuses on high-level storytelling, executive communications, and reputation-enhancing content that aligns with enterprise priorities and brand strategy. A key aspect of this role is to elevate UChicago Medicine’s reputation and brand visibility by strategically leveraging the voices and platforms of the institution’s top leaders in healthcare, research, and education. The specialist will shape and amplify thought leadership, institutional messaging, and visibility opportunities for these leaders, positioning UChicago Medicine and the BSD at the forefront of academic medicine, research, and healthcare innovation. Through strategic storytelling, executive communications, and coordinated media and content strategies, this individual will translate enterprise priorities into compelling, audience-targeted narratives to strengthen the institution’s influence and public presence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, English, journalism, or related field
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in communications, with at least some experience supporting executive leadership
• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with demonstrated ability to develop speeches, opinion pieces, and other content that reflects the tone and priorities of C-suite executives
• Demonstrated ability to manage executive visibility efforts, including media interviews and public speaking engagements
• Familiarity with media relations practices, including supporting on-site interviews or acting as a media escort
• Strong collaborator, able to work effectively with creative teams, academic and clinical leaders, and senior administrators
• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities
• Knowledge of AP style and fluency in writing for both print and digital formats

Nice To Haves

• Ten (10) years of experience in communications

Responsibilities

• Help develop and implement strategic marketing communications plans to build brand awareness and elevate the reputation of UChicago Medicine and the Biological Sciences Division among local, national, and industry audiences.
• Serve as a senior-level writer and content strategist for executive communications, including speeches, scripts, opinion pieces, presentations, talking points, and leadership messages that reflect the voice and vision of key leaders.
• Identify and pursue thought leadership and media opportunities for executive visibility.
• Support executive and institutional visibility by coordinating and serving as an on-site liaison for media interviews, photo/video shoots, and press opportunities involving subject matter experts and senior leaders.
• Develop content across UChicago Medicine’s owned and shared marketing communications channels, including the UChicago Medicine website, content hub, newsletters, and social media.
• Maintain and enforce editorial standards to ensure alignment with brand voice, tone, and messaging.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the organization to align storytelling and executive messaging with the enterprise’s Mission, Vision & Values, goals, priorities, and strategic plans.
• Measure and evaluate the impact of executive communications and strategic initiatives, reporting outcomes, and recommending adjustments.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and process improvement efforts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees