Executive Communications Consultant - part-time

Cincinnati Children's; Mount Vernon (VA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 97,000; Part time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking an experienced communications professional to lead strategic executive communications that raise leadership visibility and advance the organization's mission. You will partner with senior leaders and Marketing & Communications to develop compelling content, manage high‑impact projects, and engage key internal and external audiences.

This role requires independence, collaboration across the organization, and the ability to translate priorities into clear

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 5+ years of work experience in executive communications in a corporate environment.
• Preferred: Experience developing communications for executives and/or board members.
• Preferred: Healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver executive communications, partnering with senior leaders to create strategic executive visibility plans, write speeches, talking points, presentations, and leadership messaging that advances thought leadership.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, translating organizational priorities into clear, compelling executive communications for internal and external audiences.
• Lead communication planning, content strategy, and stakeholder engagement to ensure consistent messaging across channels.
• Drive executive, board and alumni engagement efforts while measuring impact and identifying opportunities to strengthen reach and influence.

Skills

Executive communications

Content development

Healthcare knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Primary Location

South Campus

Department

Marketing & Comm Admin

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Schedule

Part time

Weekly Hours

20

FTE

0.5

Employee Status

Regular

*Expected Starting Pay Range

$76,336.00 - $97,489.60

*Starting pay is based on experience, skills, and equity; exceptions may apply for highly qualified candidates. Additional pay (e.g., shift, on‑call, or weekend differentials) and benefits may apply. Annual pay may vary based on FTE status.

This position offers a remote work arrangement. Candidates must reside within 100 miles of Cincinnati and be available to attend occasional on-site meetings, team events, and other business-related activities as needed.

The salary range posted reflects a full-time schedule and will be prorated based on a 20-hour-per-week work schedule.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Lead strategic internal and external executive communications that advance Cincinnati Children’s reputation and mission, strengthen leadership visibility and engage key audiences. This experienced communications professional partners closely with executives, leaders and Marketing & Communications to develop compelling content, elevate thought leadership, manage complex communication initiatives, and deliver high-impact projects with a high degree of independence, expertise and collaboration across the organization.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Develop and deliver executive communications, partnering with senior leaders to create strategic executive visibility plans, write speeches, talking points, presentations, and leadership messaging that advances thought leadership.
• Serve as a trusted advisor, translating organizational priorities into clear, compelling executive communications for internal and external audiences.
• Lead communication planning, content strategy, and stakeholder engagement to ensure consistent messaging across channels.
• Drive executive, board and alumni engagement efforts while measuring impact and identifying opportunities to strengthen reach and influence.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Content Creation- Produce accurate, Cincinnati Children’s-voiced, engaging executive content for a multitude of platforms. Participate in planning meetings, committees, training, and other enterprise-wide tasks as required. Strategically plans, monitors and adjusts long-term communications to support the goals of the organization and department.
• Content Management- Writes enterprise-wide executive content for publishing internally or externally, monitors quality and manages vendors. Identifies opportunities for improvements and proposes solutions. Edits work of other team members.
• Planning- Responsible for budget or large scope initiatives. Management of approved vendors to ensure content delivered to Cincinnati Children’s standard and deadlines. May be responsible for managing publications.
• Emergency communication response- Prepares content for senior M&C leadership approval concerning sensitive local/national/international topics. Strategically evaluates crisis communication plans and makes recommendations. Participates in crisis drills and activities.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 5+ years of work experience in executive communications in a corporate environment
• Preferred: Experience developing communications for executives and/or board members
• Preferred: Healthcare experience

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children’s is:

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 10 best Children’s Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children’s Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation's America’s Most Innovative Companies as noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employer as noted by the National Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

Comprehensive job description provided upon request.

Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability