Communications Director – System and Executive
Emory University
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Atlanta • United States
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About the role
- Oversees a high performing team and serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
- Designs and implements an internal communications strategy that is aligned with Emory School of Medicine priorities.
- Integrates communication priorities across dean's office and system-wide functions into broader internal communication efforts.
- Serves as a strategic advisor to executive leadership, providing counsel on communication efforts that drive engagement, trust and organizational alignment.
- Ensures consistency in tone, voice and messaging architecture across all platforms and audiences.
- Monitors and shares best practices and new trends in internal communications.
- Builds, leads and mentors a high performing internal communications team.
- Drafts and coordinates high-impact communications from the dean and executive team, including messages, talking points, and speeches.
- Partners with leaders of school-wide functions including HR, Faculty professional development, research administration, SOM IT, Community and Engagement, and education to develop strategies that support achievement of their strategic and operational goals in alignment with School of Medicine priorities.
- Manages communications platforms, vehicles and editorial calendars to ensure timely, clear and consistent messages.
- Acts as a connector between the dean's office and the departments to unify messaging and ensure strategic alignment.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related field and eight years of related experience which includes experience in a communications or public relations position.
- Experience in leading and managing a high performing team.
- Demonstrated success in advising and collaborating with senior leaders.
- Strong judgment, discretion and agility in navigating fast-paced environments.
- The ideal candidate has strong storytelling skills, deep change management expertise, and a commitment to values-driven communication.
Benefits
- Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.
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