Communications Consultant Sr

We’re looking for those individuals—the creative thinkers and innovation seekers—who are content with nothing short of changing the world. Discover the endless opportunities within the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and be inspired by the work we can do together to improve health, and make a positive, daily impact in our communities. In the role ofa Communications Consultant Sr. you will beworking in our School of Medicine Administration.

Purpose

Under the direction of School of Medicine leadership – and with independence and minimal supervision – this position develops and manages the implementation of comprehensive executive and internal communications strategies, campaigns, plans, programs, projects and deliverables to address complex issues and achieve MCW’s goals and priorities. The Senior Communications Consultant plans, organizes, writes, edits, produces and distributes a variety of highly confidential and complex executive communications which may be disseminated / presented internally and / or externally. This role also connects community and partner stakeholders with MCW’s mission and accomplishments through a variety of communications initiatives. This role works directly with Dean of the School of Medicine in partnership with other executive leaders (President and CEO, Provost and Executive Vice President, Executive Vice Presidents, Senior Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents); faculty leaders (Department Chairs, Senior Associate Deans, Center / Institute Directors), members of the Office of Communications, Office of Development and Finance team, as well as MCW departments, regional campuses, institutes and centers in supporting the MCW brand and providing communications support and expertise. As assigned, this person also serves as a communications liaison to internal and external partners, stakeholders and vendors. The Senior Communications Consultant will closely partner with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) Office of Communications and Brand Strategy to ensure consistency with MCW brand and communications guidelines as well as to coordinate efforts for shared impact. Occasional travel (less than 10%) within Wisconsin may be required.

Primary Functions

• Provides direct support to the Dean of the School of Medicine to communicate complex, engaging and sensitive communications utilizing excellence in strategic communication plan development, long and short form writing, script writing, editing, leadership voice, PowerPoint presentations, and project coordination.
• Independently develops and manages communications channels and programs for targeted audiences and purposes. Develops and manages the implementation of communication strategies, campaigns and plans to address complex issues.
• In consultation with the Director of Communications Chief of Staff and VP Marketing Communications, provides executive leaders with communications advice and guidance.
• Responsible for writing the scheduled communication from the Dean SOM; independently develops talking points, content and email communications on highly confidential and complex issues as needed on a wide variety of topics throughout the year. Coordinates responses for Dean of the School of Medicine mailbox and InfoScope news articles as well as executive leader requests or submissions – includes working with the subject experts, writing the answers and sharing with leaders for approval.
• Independently provides support (attends meetings, takes minutes, liaises with stakeholders, develops communications plans, creates communications and facilitates websites) to the Offices of the President, Provost or Dean, School of Medicine and Internal Communications on a variety of critical institutional initiatives.
• Updates and maintains content for the SOM website and intranet.
• Supervises the work of communications resources including administrative staff, interns and vendors. As needed, informs work of communications team members to support executive communications projects.
• Serves as a trusted and sought-after thought partner on institutional strategic initiatives for executive, internal and external stakeholders.
• Assists in providing planning and tactical communications support to MCW’s executive and senior leaders to help convey the vision, progress and current state of affairs for the institution in a consistent, compelling, and transparent way – to both internal and external audiences and stakeholders.
• Helps ensure that executive communications are written for engagement and aligned with institutional goals and internal and external messages, and that appropriate communication channels are leveraged to disseminate messages effectively.
• Maintains awareness of and upholds the MCW brand strategy, guidelines and policies.
• Ensures that assigned projects and deliverables are high-quality, completed on time and reflect stakeholder input.

Knowledge – Skills – Abilities

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Preferred Schedule : M-F, 8-5

Position Requirements :

Specifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis

Minimum Required Education : Bachelor’s degree

Minimum Required Experience : 7 years of experience in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism or a related field required

Preferred Education : Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, English or related field

Preferred Experience : 8-10 years integrated communications; five years of strategic communications planning and counsel; experience in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism or a related field required

Field : Journalism, communications, public relations, healthcare communications

Why MCW?