Executive Communications Strategist

Executive Communications Strategist for Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist

Posting Description:

As an Executive Communications Strategist at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist (AHWFB) you will take the lead in crafting managing and executing strategic communications on behalf of executive leaders and the health system as requested. Working collaboratively within a dynamic team that includes communications leaders for executives at AHWFB Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSOM) and Advocate Health (of which AHWFB is part) your role will be pivotal in ensuring our messaging remains cohesive engaging and aligned with our goals as an academic learning health system.

Key responsibilities of the Communications Strategist include but are not limited to:

• Compelling Content:Craft speeches messages and presentations that resonate with both internal and external audiences leveraging a multichannel approach grounded in best practices and insights. The ability to write in a leaders unique voice across multiple platforms is paramount.
• Storytelling: Find and develop compelling stories that elevate clinical excellence that can be shared across multiple external and internal platforms and with a variety of audiences.
• Innovative Engagement:Lead and execute innovative communication tactics to engage leaders and teammates across our health system utilizing the latest channels and technology.
• Strategic Leadership:Develop and implement strategic communications plans in collaboration with executives to help achieve key business priorities.
• Relationship Building:Foster relationships between the executive leaders faculty staff and our entire health system working closely with WFUSOM leaders departments and leaders across the region and Advocate Health.
• Communications Support: Support the broader communications team with external and internal messaging as needed.

An ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:

• Communication Expertise:Outstanding writing editing scripting presentation development organizational and proofreading skills. Ability to write in a leaders voice for various audiences.
• Innovative Thinker:Energetic highly motivated and creative with a strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fastpaced everchanging environment.
• TechSavvy:Proficient in various social media platforms and best practices technology and software including PowerPoint and audio/video/graphic design tools.
• Education & Experience:Bachelors degree in business communications journalism marketing or related field with 35 years of relevant experience. Masters degree is preferred.
• Team Player:Proven ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders physicians scientists and personnel at all levels along with external partners and stakeholders.
• Willingness to Travel:Be prepared to travel as needed to various locations throughout the area and for occasional evening or weekend hours and some overnight travel to support event coverage at various sites.

Position Highlights:

• Schedule: Hybrid. Flexible but must be available to attend certain meetings or events in person sometimes with short notice.
• Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSAeligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year to be used for vacations sickness holidays and personal matters.
• Parental Benefits: Six weeks paid birthingmother maternity leave & four weeks paid parental leave for all nonbirthing parents.
• Retirement: Up to 7 employerpaid retirement contributions

If you are a creative and resultsdriven communicator with superb writing skills who is ready to make a meaningful impact in the world of healthcare we invite you to apply. Your contributions will not only elevate our organization but also have a lasting impact on the communities we serve.