Executive Communications Specialist, OSUCCC – James

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Job Title :

Executive Communications Specialist, OSUCCC – James

Department :

James | James Administration

Scope of Position

The Marketing and Strategic Communications Department is responsible for the overall image management and all internal and external communications and marketing activities for The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and associated departments, clinics and research facilities. The Executive Communications Specialistis responsible for the planning, direction and production of speeches, presentations and video,as well as content for media and periodicals, numerous web sites and digital communication channels, advertising, and printedmaterials, on behalf of the Office of the Chief Executive Officer(CEO) of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James). Through these media, content staff must effectively convey the vision, expertise, culture, services, successes and progress of the OSUCCC – James.

Position Summary

The Executive Communications Specialistplans, coordinates, writes and producesnational reputation and thought leadership content, including significant and complex projects such as book chapters, editorials and high-level speeches / presentations, and develops executive communications (both internal and external, such as correspondence, event briefings, backgrounders and talking points), print materials,PowerPoint presentations, and content for digital, interactive, social and other emerging communication technologies to advance the vision of the CEO’s office and the OSUCCC – James brand and reputation. TheExecutive Communications Specialist interactsregularlywith appropriate OSUCCC – James and Medical Centerleaders and will support the Director of Executive Communications with editing, writing and proofreading to facilitate special projects and promote OSUCCC – Jamesinitiatives and manage and send enterprise-wide emails on behalf of the Office of the CEO. This role requires excellent reporting, writing, and editing skills, as the Executive Communications Specialist will often be required to produce high-quality content on a quick deadline.This position is responsible fornot only planning and creating high-quality content but also distributing it through various communication channels – traditional, interactive, social and emerging technologies – and optimizing its findability and shareability by web-based search engines and across digital channels. In addition, this position may be assigned to lead various ad hoc committees and work teams involving other OSUCCC – James and Medical Center faculty and staff, department team members, graphic designers, photographers, videographers, web developers and user-experience designers both in-house and freelance.

Duties and Responsibilities

Senior-Level Content Planning and Production

In collaboration with the Director of Executive Communications for the OSUCCC – James, works with senior-level colleagues, subject matter experts and stakeholders throughout the organization to advise, brainstorm, plan and develop content for the Office of the CEO and the OSUCCC – Jamesnational reputation and thought leadership, including significant and complex projects such as book chapters, editorials and high-level speeches / presentations, as well as seniorexecutive communications (both internal and external, such as correspondence, event briefings, backgrounders and talking points), mass media advertising, marketing materials, publications, strategic-priorityweb sites, the CEO newsletter, social media and other strategically important digital channels.

Editorial Management– Manages all stages of content planning and preparation for assigned projects.Develops editorial calendar and topics. Researches, conducts interviews, analyzes information and writes content for various communication channels. Assigns content development, as appropriate, to other staff and approved freelance writers. Coordinates source and leadership review of content. Reviews, proofreads, checks facts and edits content to fit Medical Center editorial style and brand guidelines, space constraints, and relevant information needs of intended audience and medium.

Content Distribution Coordination – Coordinates and advises on distribution plans for content and content elements. Has senior-level administrative rights for publishing content to OSUCCC – James digital properties.

Presentation Development : Drafts presentations for the CEO to present at various engagements, including but not limited to internal and external scientific meetings, board meetings, and special events.

Content Work-Team Leadership – Lead ad hoc content-improvement and problem-solving work teams as needed. These teams may involve other OSUCCC – James and Medical Centerfaculty and staff, department team members, and external consultants, and require primary and secondary research, meeting facilitation, proposal and recommendations development and presentation, as well as execution of approved projects.

Content Strategy Support

Effectiveness Measurement– Assists in setting effectiveness benchmarks for the CEO's national reputation and thought leadership content and in analyzing and reporting effectiveness data on a regular basis. Offers recommendations to appropriate leaders and staff based on findings. Seeks continuous improvement in methods for measuring effectiveness.

Other

Assists in planning related to all content and communications for the Office of the CEO andOSUCCC – James as needed. Serves as liaison and consultant to faculty, staff and administration regarding the content of material to be published (internally and externally).

Explore our extensive benefits

Work-life : Flexible and remote work arrangement opportunities where applicable, childcare program, and access to educational, athletic and cultural events. Retirement : State pension and alternative options with competitive employer contributions, as well as optional supplemental plans. Health : Medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, life insurance, flexible spending accounts and wellness programming. Time off : Paid vacation and sick time, parental and medical leave plus 11 paid holidays. Short and long-term disability options also available. Financial : Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, adoption assistance and discounts with preferred vendors and university partners. Wellness : Lifestyle spending account, employee assistance program, health reimbursement account, and employee wellness program.