Chief Enterprise Communications & Brand Officer

Emory Healthcare; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University seeks a Senior Vice President of Enterprise Communications to lead the development and execution of a coordinated communications strategy across the university and Emory Healthcare. This role directs branding, media relations, and crisis communications to protect and elevate the institution's reputation.

The position requires a proven storyteller with exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, and extensive experience in a large, complex organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 15 years of progressively responsible experience developing and executing communications strategies.
• Experience leading communications in a large, complex organization preferred.
• Skilled storyteller who can translate complex priorities into clear, compelling narratives.
• Ability to grow, differentiate, and protect a multi-faceted institutional brand.

Responsibilities

• Advise the President and cabinet; develop a university-wide communications strategy.
• Align Emory University and Emory Healthcare branding, media relations, and crisis communications.
• Lead enterprise-wide communications, digital strategy, and storytelling across platforms.
• Oversee external communications to advance the university's reputation and impact.
• Measure performance with analytics to optimize stories, messages, platforms, and spokespeople.

Skills

Storytelling

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Emory University seeks a Senior Vice President of Enterprise Communications to lead the development and execution of a coordinated communications strategy across the university and Emory Healthcare. This role directs branding, media relations, and crisis communications to protect and elevate the institution's reputation.

The position requires a proven storyteller with exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, and extensive experience in a large, complex organization.