Strategic Communications Director

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$89K/yr – $156K/yrDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive executive communications strategy and messaging for Kaufman Hall, including speechwriting, executive positioning, and cross-channel alignment.

  • Must-have: 7+ years of enterprise communications experience and executive-facing work.
  • Standout: Leadership in high-visibility engagements and thought leadership programs.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Use insights to continuously refine strategy and approach.
  • Partner with Kaufman Hall Marketing to create and execute a cohesive communications strategy that aligns with enterprise objectives and Kaufman Hall’s unique business goals.
  • Partner with PR and Thought Leadership teams to leverage content and media channels as part of an overall strategic communications plan for Kaufman Hall .
  • Develop subject matter expertise for Kaufman Hall —its offerings, competitive landscape, customer base, and market trends—to inform all communications with insight and precision.
  • Serve as a trusted counselor to Kaufman Hall President and senior leaders on communications strategy and positioning.
  • Lead speechwriting, message development, and presentation support for Kaufman Hall’s President across high-visibility engagements.
  • Manage Kaufman Hall -level internal executive communications, such as town halls and announcements.
  • Ensure message consistency and alignment across channels, in close coordination with marketing and communication stakeholders.
  • In partnership with Marketing, build and execute executive social media strategies that authentically amplify the Kaufman Hall President’s voice and elevate Kaufman Hall’s external presence.
  • Shape executive content that contributes to Vizient and Kaufman Hall’s thought leadership agenda in healthcare.
  • Monitor the effectiveness of communications efforts using data from channel engagement, executive feedback, event surveys, and progress toward Kaufman Hall and Marketing OKRs.

Requirements

  • Relevant degree preferred.
  • 7 or more years of relevant experience required.
  • Demonstrated success leading enterprise-level communications strategy and execution.
  • Strong executive presence and acumen is required.
  • Experience partnering with executive leadership to develop and activate messaging.
  • Expertise in internal communications, employer brand, and employee engagement initiatives.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to adapt messaging to diverse audiences.
  • Experience managing communications related to large-scale organizational change.
  • Ability to leverage data and insights to measure communications effectiveness and refine strategies.
  • Willingness to travel.

Preferred

  • Knowledge of healthcare industry trends and organizational communications best practices preferred.

Benefits

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Vizient

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Vizient, Inc., the nation’s largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company, provides solutions and services to more than two-thirds of the nation’s acute care providers and more than one-third of ambulatory providers. Vizient offers proprietary data and analytics to deliver unique clinical and operational insights and a contract portfolio representing $156 billion in annual purchasing volume enabling the delivery of cost-effective care. With its acquisition of Kaufman Hall in 2024, Vizient expanded its advisory services to help providers achieve financial, clinical and operational excellence. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Vizient has offices throughout the United States. Learn more at www.vizientinc.com.

Founded in 1977
Irving, Texas, USA
6.9K employees (219 in marketing)
59% recommend to a friend
61% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
93.4K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$544
Traffic Source Mix
Search
24.3%
Direct
59.7%
Referral
9.2%
Social
6.3%
Paid
0.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~6.9K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
185 (3% of company)

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