Sr Executive Communications Specialist

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Position Details

Department: CORP | Communication Services
Location: Phoenix
Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm
Category: Administrative Support
Posting #: 995978
Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Senior Executive Communications Specialist is a dynamic strategist and skilled storyteller who drives the voice and visibility of the President/CEO of Phoenix Children’s. This role is key in positioning the President/CEO as a national leader in pediatric health, a trusted advocate for children and families, and a visionary organizational leader. Reporting to the Director of Communications within the Marketing & Communications department and working closely with the President/CEO’s Chief of Staff, the Senior Executive Communications Specialist develops and executes multi-channel communication strategies that amplify the President/CEO`s thought leadership and organizational priorities with internal and external audiences.

Position Duties

  • Speechwriting and Presentation Development
    • Conceptualizes, researches, conducts interviews and writes various communication materials for different audiences.
    • Communicates information of a highly complex nature in a clear, precise, and compelling way through speeches and presentations.
    • Creates and uses tools to measure and monitor the effectiveness of communications activities.
    • Coordinates topics and messaging with Chief of Staff, public relations, marketing leadership, Foundation, government affairs and other key departments in order to prioritize messages and ensure material is consistent with Phoenix Children's branding and positioning.
    • Monitors and analyzes developments and major issues pertaining to pediatric health systems, academic medical centers and the business of health care to ensure that these topics are appropriately addressed and articulated.
    • Creates corresponding briefing documents as needed for President/CEO’s speaking engagements. Ensures briefings for all of the President/CEO’s speaking engagements accurately reflect information discussed during remark preparation.
  • Strategic Communications and Stakeholder Engagement
    • Builds relationships with key stakeholders and develops and maintains strong working relationships with departments to ensure consistent content, messaging and timing of communications.
    • Serves as a consultant to President/CEO and other executives, recommending and implementing communications strategies and tactics to meet team`s goals and enhance Phoenix Children`s strategic goals.
    • Develops and sustains contacts with subject matter experts to include peers, physicians, nurses, other staff members and constituents.
    • Ensures that all remarks and other public statements prepared for the President/CEO, including those prepared by other offices, are accurate, fact-checked and copy edited.
    • Accompanies President/CEO, when appropriate, to speaking engagements and/or attends speaking engagements on a regular basis. Provides feedback to the President/CEO.
    • Assists with the response to crisis situations to develop messages and communicate to a variety of internal and external audiences.
    • Assists with written and digital President/CEO correspondence as requested, including weekly newsletter.
    • Supports President/CEO visibility by coordinating and preparing for media interviews, securing placements, and amplifying earned media coverage across internal and external channels.
    • Creates, manages, and executes a content calendar for the President/CEO’s LinkedIn and Instagram channels. Closely collaborates with the system Social Media colleagues to align plans with brand content where appropriate.
  • Thought Leadership
    • Develops topics working in conjunction with Chief of Staff, public relations teams, and government affairs.
    • Writes, edits, and produces a variety of letters to the editor, articles, videos, blogs, digital content and other communications to further position Phoenix Children’s as a leading voice in pediatric health care nationally.
    • Determines distribution methods and works with media outlets and journalists to place pieces.
    • Identifies and explores new avenues to effectively communicate the President/CEO’s message to appropriate audiences, such as social media, videos, photos, podcasts, biogs, etc.
  • Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

  • Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
  • Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
  • Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
  • Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families
Values
  • We place children and families at the center of all we do
  • We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
  • We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
  • We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
  • We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

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Position Qualifications

Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed.

Education

 Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field.
Required

Experience

 Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. Five (5) or more years of experience in a corporate or executive communications role.
Required
2. Previous experience in executive speech writing. A work portfolio will be requested.
Required
3. Media relations experience with a track record of placing stories in national and regional outlets.
Required
4. Experience in a health care system, science, or medical institution.
Preferred

Special Skills

 Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it
within the timeframe listed in the requirement?
1. Ability to write clear, compelling prose in different styles, voices, and tones to effectively communicate to multiple audiences.
Required
2. Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.
Required
3. Ability to work autonomously and offer solutions to problems.
Required
4. Consistently able to display independent thinking and assume responsibility for projects.
Required
5. Display sound judgment and ability to make independent decisions guided by the business goals of the department and organization.
Required
6. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, to manage multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize workload.
Required
7. Knowledge of MS Office and HTML email platforms. Proficient with PowerPoint or other presentation tools.
Required
8. Familiarity with social media platforms, especially LinkedIn and Instagram, and best practices.
Required
9. Ability to identify content trends and best practices to generate new ideas.
Required

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

1. Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally
2. Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Occasionally
3. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Occasionally
4. Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
5. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally
6. Physical Requirement - Reaching - Occasionally
7. Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally
8. Physical Requirement - Standing - Occasionally
9. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally
10. Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
11. Physical Requirement - Tasting/smelling - Occasionally
12. Physical Requirement - Walking - Frequently
13. Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
14. Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Occasionally
15. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Occasionally
16. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
17. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
18. Physical Requirement - Lift more than 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable
20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Outdoor weather conditions - Applicable
21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Extreme temperatures - Applicable
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