Executive Communications Specialist

Tucson, AZ (On-site)

$66K/yr – $85K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

Job Summary

Own and steer executive communications, shaping messaging strategy, media readiness, and integrated campaigns to elevate leadership visibility and align with branding; serves as trusted advisor to senior leaders and collaborates with marketing and campus partners.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • health, dental, and vision insurance plans
  • life insurance and disability programs
  • paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
  • retirement plans
  • access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Posted range

$66K/yr – $85K/yr

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Executive Communications Specialist

University of Arizona · Tucson, AZ · On-site