Chief Enterprise Communications & Brand Strategy

Emory University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University seeks a Senior Vice President of Enterprise Communications to lead the university’s strategic communications, branding, and reputation management across the enterprise.

In this role you will advise the President and cabinet, shape a unified Emory brand narrative, partner with Emory Healthcare, and oversee media relations, digital strategy, and internal communications to advance the institution’s mission and visibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 15 years of progressively responsible experience in communications.
• Experience leading communications in a large, complex organization.
• Skilled storyteller who can translate complex priorities into clear narratives.
• Ability to grow, differentiate, and protect an institutional brand across academia and healthcare.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Collaboration with executive leadership and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Advise the President and cabinet and develop the university's communications strategy.
• Lead branding, media relations, crisis communications for Emory Enterprise.
• Oversee internal and external communications and digital strategy.
• Align Emory University and Emory Healthcare communications and messaging.
• Measure performance with analytics to refine storytelling.
• Serve on cross-enterprise issues management council.

Skills

Storytelling

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Strategic leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Emory University seeks a Senior Vice President of Enterprise Communications to lead the university’s strategic communications, branding, and reputation management across the enterprise.

In this role you will advise the President and cabinet, shape a unified Emory brand narrative, partner with Emory Healthcare, and oversee media relations, digital strategy, and internal communications to advance the institution’s mission and visibility.