Communications Manager

Jobtailor; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University School of Medicine seeks a communications professional to manage strategic communications for its research, education, and clinical care mission. You will translate complex scientific topics into accessible narratives and develop internal communications strategies for faculty, staff, trainees, and students.

You will advise department and Dean’s office leadership on messaging, ensure brand consistency, monitor impact, and collaborate with Emory Healthcare, Grady Health System,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field.
• Four years of marketing, writing/research, project management, or related experience.
• Additional related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Knowledge of publishing and related software.
• Demonstrated creativity in designing marketing, public relations, or educational programs and communications materials.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Must reside in Georgia.
• Must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic communications for the School of Medicine’s research, education, and clinical care mission.
• Develop and implement internal communications strategies for faculty, staff, trainees, and students.
• Advise department and Dean’s office leadership on communications that drive engagement, trust, and organizational alignment.
• Ensure consistency in tone, voice, messaging architecture, brand, editorial quality, and message alignment.
• Monitor and share internal communications best practices and trends.
• Track key metrics and report communications impact and effectiveness.
• Produce and edit articles, announcements, speeches, newsletters, and leader messages.
• Translate complex scientific, medical, and educational topics into accessible narratives.
• Identify and elevate stories about research discovery, clinical innovations, and achievements.
• Build relationships with leaders, faculty, and staff in assigned areas.
• Collaborate with School of Medicine, Emory Healthcare, and other communications teams.
• Collaborate with communications teams at Grady Health System, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, and Georgia Tech on joint accomplishments and initiatives.
• Perform related responsibilities as required.

Skills

Strategic Communications Management

Project Management

Excellent Writing Skills

Internal Communications Strategy

Narrative Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field

Tools

Publishing Software Knowledge

Job description

• Manage strategic communications for the School of Medicine’s research, education, and clinical care mission


• Develop and implement internal communications strategies for faculty, staff, trainees, and students


• Advise department and Dean’s office leadership on communications that drive engagement, trust, and organizational alignment


• Ensure consistency in tone, voice, messaging architecture, brand, editorial quality, and message alignment


• Monitor and share internal communications best practices and trends


• Track key metrics and report communications impact and effectiveness


• Produce and edit articles, announcements, speeches, newsletters, and leader messages


• Translate complex scientific, medical, and educational topics into accessible narratives


• Identify and elevate stories about research discovery, clinical innovations, and achievements


• Build relationships with leaders, faculty, and staff in assigned areas


• Collaborate with School of Medicine, Emory Healthcare, and other communications teams


• Collaborate with communications teams at Grady Health System, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, and Georgia Tech on joint accomplishments and initiatives


• Perform related responsibilities as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or related field


• Four years of marketing, writing/research, project management, or related experience


• Additional related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree


• Knowledge of publishing and related software


• Demonstrated creativity in designing marketing, public relations, or educational programs and communications materials


• Excellent writing skills


• Excellent project management skills


• Must reside in the state of Georgia


• Must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in strategic communications, project management, and content creation within the healthcare and education sectors. Proficient in translating complex topics into accessible narratives while fostering collaboration across diverse teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Strategic Communications Management


• Project Management


• Excellent Writing Skills


• Internal Communications Strategy Development


• Publishing Software Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Content Creation


• Marketing


• Public Relations


• Research


• Communications Strategy


• Metrics Tracking


• Editorial Quality Assurance


• Message Alignment


• Narrative Development


• Communications Impact Reporting

Soft Skills

• Creativity


• Relationship Building


• Collaboration


• Engagement


• Trust Building

Industry Keywords

• Healthcare Communications


• Education Communications


• Emory University


• Georgia Tech


• Grady Health System


• Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Tools & Technologies

• Publishing Software