Senior Vice President, Enterprise Communications

Emory University

. Report to the President of Emory University and serve as a member of the President's cabinet .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing comprehensive communications strategies, with a focus on brand management, media relations, and crisis communications. Proven ability to lead internal and external communications efforts while cultivating relationships with key stakeholders and media outlets.

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Communications Strategy DevelopmentBrand ManagementMedia RelationsCrisis CommunicationsStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Communications StrategyContent CreationDigital StrategyAnalytics Framework DevelopmentStorytelling

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Web PlatformsDigital MediaSocial Media

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeAdvanced Degree Preferred

Industry Keywords

Higher EducationBrand NarrativeCrisis ManagementStakeholder Buy-InInternal Communications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the President of Emory University and serve as a member of the President's cabinet
Advise the President and President's cabinet on communications
Develop communications strategy for the university
Advance and protect the university's reputation
Partner with Emory Healthcare on branding, marketing, media relations, and crisis communications
Develop and elevate a unified Emory brand narrative
Guide content creation across platforms
Develop a university-wide strategic vision and build stakeholder buy-in
Shape the structure and culture of enterprise communications
Oversee media, external communications, and marketing strategy
Cultivate relationships with major media outlets and oversee the spokesperson role
Ensure alignment between Emory University and Emory Healthcare communications and marketing
Lead internal communications strategy across Emory University and Emory Healthcare
Lead creative direction and digital strategy
Oversee web, digital, and social media platforms
Serve on the Emory Issues Management Council
Guide crisis communications with external counsel
Create an analytics framework to measure and track communications performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
15 years of progressively responsible experience developing and executing communications strategies
Experience leading communications in a large, complex organization strongly preferred
Demonstrated work as a skilled storyteller who can transform complex institutional priorities into clear, compelling narratives for multiple audiences
Ability to grow, differentiate, and protect a multi-faceted institutional brand
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Applicable advanced degree preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
Access to university programs and facilities without discrimination