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Executive Communications Specialist, OSUCCC – James
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Executive Communications Specialist, OSUCCC – James
The Marketing and Strategic Communications Department is responsible for the overall image management and all internal and external communications and marketing activities for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and associated departments, clinics and research facilities. The Executive Communications Specialist is responsible for the planning, direction and production of speeches, presentations and video, as well as content for media and periodicals, numerous web sites and digital communication channels, advertising, and printed materials, on behalf of the Office of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James). Through these media, content staff must effectively convey the vision, expertise, culture, services, successes and progress of the OSUCCC – James.
Scope of Position The Executive Communications Specialist plans, coordinates, writes and produces national reputation and thought leadership content, including significant and complex projects such as book chapters, editorials, high‑level speeches/presentations, and develops executive communications (both internal and external), print materials, PowerPoint presentations, and content for digital, interactive, social and other emerging communication technologies to advance the vision of the CEO’s office and the OSUCCC – James brand and reputation. The Executive Communications Specialist interacts regularly with appropriate OSUCCC – James and Medical Center leaders and supports the Director of Executive Communications with editing, writing and proofreading to facilitate special projects, promote OSUCCC – James initiatives and manage and send enterprise‑wide emails on behalf of the Office of the CEO.
Duties and Responsibilities Senior‑Level Content Planning and Production • In collaboration with the Director of Executive Communications for the OSUCCC – James, works with senior‑level colleagues, subject matter experts and stakeholders throughout the organization to advise, brainstorm, plan and develop content for the Office of the CEO and the OSUCCC – James national reputation and thought leadership, including complex projects such as book chapters, editorials, high‑level speeches/presentations, senior executive communications, mass media advertising, marketing materials, publications, strategic‑priority web sites, the CEO newsletter, social media and other strategically important digital channels.
• Manages all stages of content planning and preparation for assigned projects. Develops editorial calendar and topics. Researches, conducts interviews, analyzes information and writes content for various communication channels. Assigns content development, as appropriate, to other staff and approved freelance writers. Coordinates source and leadership review of content. Reviews, proofreads, checks facts and edits content to fit Medical Center editorial style and brand guidelines, space constraints, and relevant information needs of intended audience and medium.
• Coordinates and advises on distribution plans for content and content elements. Has senior‑level administrative rights for publishing content to OSUCCC – James digital properties.
• Drafts presentations for the CEO to present at various engagements, including but not limited to internal and external scientific meetings, board meetings, and special events.
• Leads ad‑hoc content‑improvement and problem‑solving work teams as needed, involving other OSUCCC – James, Medical Center faculty and staff, and external consultants to conduct research, facilitate meetings, develop proposals and recommendations, and execute approved projects.
Content Strategy Support • Assists in setting effectiveness benchmarks for the CEO’s national reputation and thought leadership content and in analyzing and reporting effectiveness data on a regular basis. Offers recommendations to appropriate leaders and staff based on findings. Seeks continuous improvement in methods for measuring effectiveness.
Other • Assists in planning related to all content and communications for the Office of the CEO and OSUCCC – James as needed. Serves as liaison and consultant to faculty, staff and administration regarding the content of material to be published (internally and externally).
Additional Information Location:
James Cancer Hospital (0375)
Position Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Shift:
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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Scope of Position The Executive Communications Specialist plans, coordinates, writes and produces national reputation and thought leadership content, including significant and complex projects such as book chapters, editorials, high‑level speeches/presentations, and develops executive communications (both internal and external), print materials, PowerPoint presentations, and content for digital, interactive, social and other emerging communication technologies to advance the vision of the CEO’s office and the OSUCCC – James brand and reputation. The Executive Communications Specialist interacts regularly with appropriate OSUCCC – James and Medical Center leaders and supports the Director of Executive Communications with editing, writing and proofreading to facilitate special projects, promote OSUCCC – James initiatives and manage and send enterprise‑wide emails on behalf of the Office of the CEO.
Duties and Responsibilities Senior‑Level Content Planning and Production • In collaboration with the Director of Executive Communications for the OSUCCC – James, works with senior‑level colleagues, subject matter experts and stakeholders throughout the organization to advise, brainstorm, plan and develop content for the Office of the CEO and the OSUCCC – James national reputation and thought leadership, including complex projects such as book chapters, editorials, high‑level speeches/presentations, senior executive communications, mass media advertising, marketing materials, publications, strategic‑priority web sites, the CEO newsletter, social media and other strategically important digital channels.
• Manages all stages of content planning and preparation for assigned projects. Develops editorial calendar and topics. Researches, conducts interviews, analyzes information and writes content for various communication channels. Assigns content development, as appropriate, to other staff and approved freelance writers. Coordinates source and leadership review of content. Reviews, proofreads, checks facts and edits content to fit Medical Center editorial style and brand guidelines, space constraints, and relevant information needs of intended audience and medium.
• Coordinates and advises on distribution plans for content and content elements. Has senior‑level administrative rights for publishing content to OSUCCC – James digital properties.
• Drafts presentations for the CEO to present at various engagements, including but not limited to internal and external scientific meetings, board meetings, and special events.
• Leads ad‑hoc content‑improvement and problem‑solving work teams as needed, involving other OSUCCC – James, Medical Center faculty and staff, and external consultants to conduct research, facilitate meetings, develop proposals and recommendations, and execute approved projects.
Content Strategy Support • Assists in setting effectiveness benchmarks for the CEO’s national reputation and thought leadership content and in analyzing and reporting effectiveness data on a regular basis. Offers recommendations to appropriate leaders and staff based on findings. Seeks continuous improvement in methods for measuring effectiveness.
Other • Assists in planning related to all content and communications for the Office of the CEO and OSUCCC – James as needed. Serves as liaison and consultant to faculty, staff and administration regarding the content of material to be published (internally and externally).
Additional Information Location:
James Cancer Hospital (0375)
Position Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
40
Shift:
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability. As required by Ohio Revised Code section 3345.0216, Ohio State will: educate students by means of free, open and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth; equip students with the opportunity to develop intellectual skills to reach their own, informed conclusions; not require, favor, disfavor or prohibit speech or lawful assembly; create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth and tolerates differences in opinion; treat all faculty, staff and students as individuals, hold them to equal standards and provide equality of opportunity with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
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