Remote Strategic Internal Communications Lead

Emory University; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University seeks a strategic communications leader for the School of Medicine, advancing its mission across research, education and clinical care.

The role designs internal communications strategies, advises senior leadership, and ensures brand consistency and compelling narratives that translate complex science and medicine for diverse audiences. Collaboration with multiple Emory teams and health system partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, marketing or related field.
• Excellent writing and project management skills.
• Knowledge of publishing and other related software.

Responsibilities

• Develops plans and messages to strengthen engagement, transparency, alignment, and trust across diverse internal audiences.
• Designs and implements internal communications strategies for timely, relevant communications to faculty, staff, trainees and students.
• Advises department or Dean's office leadership on communication efforts to drive engagement, trust and alignment.
• Ensures consistency in tone, voice and messaging architecture across departments and audiences.
• Monitors and shares best practices and trends in internal communications.
• Develops comprehensive communications strategies aligned with department goals and priorities.

Skills

Strategic communications

Content development

Editing & storytelling

Stakeholder management

Project management

Writing excellence

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Publishing software

Job description

Emory University seeks a strategic communications leader for the School of Medicine, advancing its mission across research, education and clinical care.

The role designs internal communications strategies, advises senior leadership, and ensures brand consistency and compelling narratives that translate complex science and medicine for diverse audiences. Collaboration with multiple Emory teams and health system partners is essential.