Executive Communications Lead for Campus Leadership

Vanderbilt; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt University is seeking a Leadership Communications Specialist to craft high‑level executive content for the Chancellor and senior leaders. The role blends strategy, rapid content development and editorial judgment to support university priorities.

The position emphasizes the use of AI-enabled tools to accelerate workflows while maintaining a polished, executive voice. It is a term staff role working within the Integrated Communications team in Nashville.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years in executive/strategic communications or related fields.
• Ability to rapidly synthesize complex information into clear, executive-ready materials.

Responsibilities

• Serve as speechwriter and content creator for designated university leadership.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to accelerate drafting and production while preserving institutional voice.
• Synthesize information from meetings, Briefings, and priorities into compelling communications.
• Edit and elevate draft materials for executive tone and audience alignment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate priorities into deliverables.
• Manage multiple strategic projects with tight deadlines and accuracy.

Skills

Executive comms

Strategic communications

Content development

Editorial judgment

AI-enabled tools

Speechwriting

Education

Bachelor's degree

English / Journalism / Communications

Job description

Vanderbilt University is seeking a Leadership Communications Specialist to craft high‑level executive content for the Chancellor and senior leaders. The role blends strategy, rapid content development and editorial judgment to support university priorities.

The position emphasizes the use of AI-enabled tools to accelerate workflows while maintaining a polished, executive voice. It is a term staff role working within the Integrated Communications team in Nashville.