UChicago Medicine is hiring: Senior Executive Communication Specialist in Chicag
UChicago Medicine, Chicago, IL, United States
Job Description
Join UChicago Medicine, as a Senior Executive Communications Specialist in our Marketing & Communications Department.
Reporting to the Executive Director for Executive and System Communications, the Senior Executive Communications Specialist develops and executes public relations and marketing communications strategies to elevate the reputation, visibility, and thought leadership of UChicago Medicine and the Biological Sciences Division (BSD). This role is focused on high-level storytelling, executive communications, and reputation‑enhancing content aligned with enterprise priorities and brand strategy.
A key responsibility for 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 Senior Executive Communications Specialist will shape and amplify thought leadership, institutional messaging, and visibility opportunities for these leaders, helping to position UChicago Medicine and the BSD at the forefront of academic medicine, research, and health care innovation. Through strategic storytelling, executive communications, and coordinated media and content strategies, this individual will help translate enterprise priorities into compelling, audience‑targeted narratives that strengthen the institution’s influence and public presence.
Essential Job Functions
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.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, English, journalism, or related field.
Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in communications, ten (10) years preferred, 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.
Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full‑time
Shift: Day
Location: Flexible (Hyde Park)
Department: Marketing & Communications
CBA Code: Non‑Union
Why Join Us
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre‑employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full‑time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
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In Summary: The Senior Executive Communications Specialist develops and executes public relations and marketing communications strategies to elevate the reputation, visibility, and thought leadership of UChicago Medicine and the Biological Sciences Division . This role is focused on high-level storytelling, executive communications, and reputation‑enhancing content aligned with enterprise priorities and brand strategy .
En Español: Descripción del trabajo Únete a UChicago Medicine, como especialista en comunicaciones ejecutivas de alto nivel en nuestro departamento de marketing y comunicación. Informando al Director Ejecutivo para Comunicaciones Ejectivas y Sistémicas, el Especialista en Comunicaciones Executivas Senior desarrolla e implementa estrategias de relaciones públicas y comunicaciones comerciales para elevar la reputación, visibilidad y liderazgo intelectual de la Medicina de la Universidad de Chicago y la División de Ciencias Biológicas (BSD). Este papel se centra en contar historias de alto grado, las comunicaciones executivas y los contenidos que mejoran la fama alineados con las prioridades empresariales y la estrategia de marca. A través de narración estratégica, comunicaciones ejecutivas y estrategias coordinadas de medios y contenido, este individuo ayudará a traducir las prioridades empresariales en narrativas atractivas y dirigidas al público que fortalezcan la influencia y presencia pública de la institución. Funciones del trabajo esenciales Ayudan a desarrollar e implementar planes de comunicación de marketing estratégicos para aumentar el conocimiento de marca y elevar la reputación de UChicago Medicine y la División de Ciencias Biológicas entre audiencias locales, nacionales e industriales. Sirve como escritor senior y estratega de contenidos para comunicaciones executivas, incluidos discursos, guiones, artículos de opinión, presentaciones, puntos de habla y mensajes de liderazgo que reflejan la voz y visión de los líderes clave. Identificar y perseguir oportunidades de mercadotecnia estratégicas para crear conciencia de marca. Apoyar a los ejecutivos y la visibilidad institucional mediante el desarrollo de estándares interactivos, así como mejorar sus capacidades de redacción y gestión de relaciones con otros ejecutores de prensa/video, ejercer funciones directrices y ejecutiva, desempeñar tareas relacionadas con el área de Comunicaciones sociales y otras áreas de comunicación, incluir una experiencia avanzada en el diseño de conversaciones y manejo de redes sociales, mantener relaciones públicas o gestionar nuevas habilidades y establecer relaciones personalizadas (por ejemplo: visualizaciones) y hacer frente a proyectos de comunicación social, evaluando las necesidades generales y programas de comunicación colectivas, etc. Ofrecemos atención médica superior con compasión, siempre conscientes de que cada paciente es una persona, un individuo. Para lograr esto, necesitamos empleados con pasión, talento y compromiso... con los pacientes y entre sí. Estamos juntos en esto: trabajar para avanzar en la innovación médica, servir a las necesidades sanitarias de la comunidad y avanzar nuestro conocimiento colectivo. Si desea agregar una vida humana enriquecedora a su perfil, UChicago Medicine es para usted. Aquí en primera línea, estamos haciendo trabajo que realmente importa. Únete a nosotros. Trae tu pasión. La gama de salarios proporcionada refleja el salario anticipado o sueldo razonablemente esperado que se ofrezca para la posición. El rango de remuneración se basa en un equivalente a tiempo completo (1.0 FTE) y es reflectante de los datos actuales del mercado, revisados sobre una base anual. La compensación ofrecida al momento de la contratación variará según las calificaciones de los candidatos y la experiencia y consideraciones organizativas, como la equidad interna. Los rangos salariales para empleados sujetos a Acuerdos de Negociación Colectiva son negociados por el centro médico y su respectivo sindicato. Revisar el complemento completo de opciones de beneficios para funciones elegibles en Benefits - UChicago Medicine. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Join UChicago Medicine, as a Senior Executive Communications Specialist in our Marketing & Communications Department.
Reporting to the Executive Director for Executive and System Communications, the Senior Executive Communications Specialist develops and executes public relations and marketing communications strategies to elevate the reputation, visibility, and thought leadership of UChicago Medicine and the Biological Sciences Division (BSD). This role is focused on high-level storytelling, executive communications, and reputation‑enhancing content aligned with enterprise priorities and brand strategy.
A key responsibility for 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 Senior Executive Communications Specialist will shape and amplify thought leadership, institutional messaging, and visibility opportunities for these leaders, helping to position UChicago Medicine and the BSD at the forefront of academic medicine, research, and health care innovation. Through strategic storytelling, executive communications, and coordinated media and content strategies, this individual will help translate enterprise priorities into compelling, audience‑targeted narratives that strengthen the institution’s influence and public presence.
Essential Job Functions
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.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, English, journalism, or related field.
Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive experience in communications, ten (10) years preferred, 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.
Position Details
Job Type/FTE: Full‑time
Shift: Day
Location: Flexible (Hyde Park)
Department: Marketing & Communications
CBA Code: Non‑Union
Why Join Us
We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.
UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre‑employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full‑time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: The Senior Executive Communications Specialist develops and executes public relations and marketing communications strategies to elevate the reputation, visibility, and thought leadership of UChicago Medicine and the Biological Sciences Division . This role is focused on high-level storytelling, executive communications, and reputation‑enhancing content aligned with enterprise priorities and brand strategy .
En Español: Descripción del trabajo Únete a UChicago Medicine, como especialista en comunicaciones ejecutivas de alto nivel en nuestro departamento de marketing y comunicación. Informando al Director Ejecutivo para Comunicaciones Ejectivas y Sistémicas, el Especialista en Comunicaciones Executivas Senior desarrolla e implementa estrategias de relaciones públicas y comunicaciones comerciales para elevar la reputación, visibilidad y liderazgo intelectual de la Medicina de la Universidad de Chicago y la División de Ciencias Biológicas (BSD). Este papel se centra en contar historias de alto grado, las comunicaciones executivas y los contenidos que mejoran la fama alineados con las prioridades empresariales y la estrategia de marca. A través de narración estratégica, comunicaciones ejecutivas y estrategias coordinadas de medios y contenido, este individuo ayudará a traducir las prioridades empresariales en narrativas atractivas y dirigidas al público que fortalezcan la influencia y presencia pública de la institución. Funciones del trabajo esenciales Ayudan a desarrollar e implementar planes de comunicación de marketing estratégicos para aumentar el conocimiento de marca y elevar la reputación de UChicago Medicine y la División de Ciencias Biológicas entre audiencias locales, nacionales e industriales. Sirve como escritor senior y estratega de contenidos para comunicaciones executivas, incluidos discursos, guiones, artículos de opinión, presentaciones, puntos de habla y mensajes de liderazgo que reflejan la voz y visión de los líderes clave. Identificar y perseguir oportunidades de mercadotecnia estratégicas para crear conciencia de marca. Apoyar a los ejecutivos y la visibilidad institucional mediante el desarrollo de estándares interactivos, así como mejorar sus capacidades de redacción y gestión de relaciones con otros ejecutores de prensa/video, ejercer funciones directrices y ejecutiva, desempeñar tareas relacionadas con el área de Comunicaciones sociales y otras áreas de comunicación, incluir una experiencia avanzada en el diseño de conversaciones y manejo de redes sociales, mantener relaciones públicas o gestionar nuevas habilidades y establecer relaciones personalizadas (por ejemplo: visualizaciones) y hacer frente a proyectos de comunicación social, evaluando las necesidades generales y programas de comunicación colectivas, etc. Ofrecemos atención médica superior con compasión, siempre conscientes de que cada paciente es una persona, un individuo. Para lograr esto, necesitamos empleados con pasión, talento y compromiso... con los pacientes y entre sí. Estamos juntos en esto: trabajar para avanzar en la innovación médica, servir a las necesidades sanitarias de la comunidad y avanzar nuestro conocimiento colectivo. Si desea agregar una vida humana enriquecedora a su perfil, UChicago Medicine es para usted. Aquí en primera línea, estamos haciendo trabajo que realmente importa. Únete a nosotros. Trae tu pasión. La gama de salarios proporcionada refleja el salario anticipado o sueldo razonablemente esperado que se ofrezca para la posición. El rango de remuneración se basa en un equivalente a tiempo completo (1.0 FTE) y es reflectante de los datos actuales del mercado, revisados sobre una base anual. La compensación ofrecida al momento de la contratación variará según las calificaciones de los candidatos y la experiencia y consideraciones organizativas, como la equidad interna. Los rangos salariales para empleados sujetos a Acuerdos de Negociación Colectiva son negociados por el centro médico y su respectivo sindicato. Revisar el complemento completo de opciones de beneficios para funciones elegibles en Benefits - UChicago Medicine. #J-18808-Ljbffr