Communications Specialist, Executive & Board Communications

Communications Specialist, Executive & Board Communications
Lead II - Creative Design
The Communications Specialist will craft clear, compelling, and visually engaging communications for IT leadership and Board of Directors audiences, especially CFO‑level stakeholders translating complex technology, risk, and investment narratives into concise executive presentations, pre‑reads, and talking points.

The opportunity

Executive & Board Presentation Development

Develop CFO‑ready narratives and presentation decks that communicate strategy, investment cases, operating metrics, risk/compliance posture, and business outcomes tailored for senior executive and Board audiences.

Create summary‑first storylines with tight executive structure and optional backup detail, enabling efficient leadership discussion and decision‑making.

Partner with content owners (IT leaders, program managers, risk/compliance leads) to extract the so‑what, sharpen the ask, and align messages to executive expectations.

Content Strategy, Storytelling & Message Clarity

Translate technical material into executive language by identifying the target audience, what matters to them, and how much detail to include then shaping a narrative that keeps leaders engaged while landing key messages.

Create outlines and content that reflect what has been presented previously, what changed, and what decisions or updates are required for the current forum.

Visual Communication & Executive Standards

Produce polished, on‑brand slides: clean layouts, data visualization, and crisp executive wording that meets senior‑level expectations for clarity and readability (e.g., minimum font guidance when applicable).

Ensure decks are presenter‑driven and easy to navigate in live executive forums, with a clear summary slide and supporting backup slides for Q&A.

Executive Communications Operations

Support executive meetings/events with end‑to‑end communications coordination (pre‑reads, deck readiness, version control, archival/standalone deck packaging where needed).

Maintain a structured repository of executive communications assets (templates, standard story arcs, reusable visuals) and continuously improve quality and consistency.

Core Deliverables

Board/ELT/CIO Staff presentations (strategy updates, quarterly reviews, risk and audit updates, investment proposals)

Executive pre‑read packs and leadership talking points

Standardized templates and role profiles/scorecard‑ready structures aligned to internal role documentation formats

Presentation storyboards/outlines and meeting‑ready one‑slide summary + backup structures

Key Stakeholders & Working Relationships

IT Leadership team (CIO staff, functional leaders, program owners)

Executive Services / GIS Communications partners supporting executive meetings and events

Cross‑functional partners (Risk, Audit, Finance, Compliance, Data Governance) depending on agenda

What you need

5+ years in executive communications, corporate communications, management consulting communications, or a presentation‑specialist role supporting senior leaders.

Demonstrated ability to create executive‑ready PowerPoint presentations and written narratives for CFO/Board‑level audiences.

Strong ability to translate complex content into clear executive communications (message discipline, brevity, structure).

Proven stakeholder management: can interview busy SMEs, distill content quickly, and drive to high‑quality deliverables under tight timelines.

Preferred:

Experience supporting technology strategy, enterprise risk/compliance, audit, or large‑scale transformation communications.

Familiarity with executive meeting operating rhythms and producing pre‑reads for leadership forums.

Skills & Competencies:

Executive storytelling & synthesis creates compelling so‑what / now what narratives and decision framing.

Visual communication: strong slide design, layout, and data visualization for senior readability.

Audience‑first communication: tailors content based on who you’re communicating to and what level they are.

Operational excellence: version control, deadlines, and quality gates for exec‑ready materials.

Collaboration & facilitation pulls clarity from diverse stakeholders and aligns messages.

Tools:

Microsoft PowerPoint (advanced), Excel (charts), Word (briefs), Teams/SharePoint (collaboration & asset management). Adobe Creative Cloud

Role Location
Texas

Compensation Range
$67,000‑$101,000

Benefits
Full‑time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company‑paid Employee‑Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short‑ and long‑term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short‑term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child‑care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico. Part‑time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. Full‑time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance. Part‑time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro‑rated for new hires throughout the year). All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and “fair chance” ordinances.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

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