Chief Reputation & Enterprise Communications Leader

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health insurance

Transit benefit

Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks an accomplished communications leader to serve as Associate Vice Chancellor of Enterprise Communications. The role shapes internal and external messaging, guides media relations, and leads a cross‑functional team across the university and medical center.

You will advise the Chancellor and CMCO, drive reputational strategy, and oversee crisis management, digital strategy, and thought leadership initiatives to advance the university’s mission.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Progressive leadership responsibility in communications.
• Experience serving as trusted advisor and spokesperson at executive/board level.

Responsibilities

• Develops and leads a multi-year enterprise communications strategy.
• Acts as chief spokesperson and trusted advisor to Chancellor and CMCO.
• Leads internal, external, media relations, and crisis management across the university and medical center.

Skills

Crisis Communications

Reputation Management

Strategic Communication Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks an accomplished communications leader to serve as Associate Vice Chancellor of Enterprise Communications. The role shapes internal and external messaging, guides media relations, and leads a cross‑functional team across the university and medical center.

You will advise the Chancellor and CMCO, drive reputational strategy, and oversee crisis management, digital strategy, and thought leadership initiatives to advance the university’s mission.