Stanford University
Director, Executive Communications
Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
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Stanford historic campus
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Hybrid (must be able to work at least 2-3 days per week on-site)The Office of University Communications is seeking a
Director, Executive Communications
to develop and execute a range of communications for the university’s provost and, as needed, for the president and other senior university leaders. This role involves the drafting and production of individual written, oral, and digital communications as well as the development and execution of ongoing proactive communications strategies in support of the university’s leadership.The ideal candidate will possess strong written and oral communication skills, a strategic orientation, strong organization and presentation skills, a bias toward action, and a desire to learn continuously. The Director, Executive Communications reports to the Senior Director, Executive Communications.In this role, you will:Develop, execute, and manage communications for the provost of the university, including speeches, talking points, social media posts, video scripts, correspondence, opinion pieces, and other communications in the voice of the provost.Develop, execute, and manage a proactive communications strategy for the provost that reflects the priorities of the provost and builds effective connections with key audiences of the university.Develop, execute, and manage communications for the president and other senior university leaders as assigned by the Senior Director, Executive Communications, who has overall responsibility for these leaders’ communications needs.Collaborate with the Senior Director on the development and execution of an ongoing communications program for the Offices of the President and Provost, in coordination with the leadership of these offices and the leadership of University Communications.Draft and develop social media content for the president and provost, working in close coordination with the University Communications digital team on execution.Manage the provost’s website and other digital presences.Participate in crisis communications as needed in support of university leadership.Provide support for the provost and other university leaders as needed for their successful participation in internal and external events.Provide input and feedback to event organizers based on best practices and understanding of the provost’s preferences.Develop and maintain systems and databases to track upcoming and completed tasks, catalog content for use in the provost’s communications, track messaging priorities, and analyze the effectiveness of communications.Develop and manage protocols, best practices, and process documents for others in the university community to use in seeking quotes from the provost, publishing photos of the provost, proposing that the provost speak at an event, and similar needs.Provide regular, ongoing updates to the provost and to University Communications leadership on upcoming events, status of drafts, outcomes of individual communication activities, and overall progress in implementing communications strategies.May provide guidance on protocols and best practices to individuals responsible for communications within school/units.Complete other duties as assigned.To be successful in this role, you will bring:Education & Experience:Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Exceptional writing and editing ability, including the ability to analyze and synthesize complex material and communicate it in a clear and compelling manner.Demonstrated ability to develop communications in the voice of a leader of an organization.Strong strategic and tactical thinking ability.Demonstrated ability to manage diverse and competing interests. Ability to work collaboratively with others, balance varying perspectives and input, and incorporate feedback on draft communications in an effective manner.Experience working with and advising senior leaders of an organization on communications strategy and execution.Broad and deep understanding of the communications role in institutions.Strong personal organizational skills needed to track and manage numerous work projects, sometimes in a time-pressured environment.Excellent influencing, negotiating, and relationship management skills.Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion on sensitive issues.Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage many projects simultaneously, make or escalate decisions as appropriate, move communication products effectively through a review process, and bring them to completion on time.Physical Requirements:Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.Frequently stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, speaking.Occasionally grasp forcefully, writing by hand.Rarely sort/file paperwork.Working Conditions:Occasional work on evenings and weekends.Work Standards:Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures.
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Stanford historic campus
Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.Schedule:
Hybrid (must be able to work at least 2-3 days per week on-site)The Office of University Communications is seeking a
Director, Executive Communications
to develop and execute a range of communications for the university’s provost and, as needed, for the president and other senior university leaders. This role involves the drafting and production of individual written, oral, and digital communications as well as the development and execution of ongoing proactive communications strategies in support of the university’s leadership.The ideal candidate will possess strong written and oral communication skills, a strategic orientation, strong organization and presentation skills, a bias toward action, and a desire to learn continuously. The Director, Executive Communications reports to the Senior Director, Executive Communications.In this role, you will:Develop, execute, and manage communications for the provost of the university, including speeches, talking points, social media posts, video scripts, correspondence, opinion pieces, and other communications in the voice of the provost.Develop, execute, and manage a proactive communications strategy for the provost that reflects the priorities of the provost and builds effective connections with key audiences of the university.Develop, execute, and manage communications for the president and other senior university leaders as assigned by the Senior Director, Executive Communications, who has overall responsibility for these leaders’ communications needs.Collaborate with the Senior Director on the development and execution of an ongoing communications program for the Offices of the President and Provost, in coordination with the leadership of these offices and the leadership of University Communications.Draft and develop social media content for the president and provost, working in close coordination with the University Communications digital team on execution.Manage the provost’s website and other digital presences.Participate in crisis communications as needed in support of university leadership.Provide support for the provost and other university leaders as needed for their successful participation in internal and external events.Provide input and feedback to event organizers based on best practices and understanding of the provost’s preferences.Develop and maintain systems and databases to track upcoming and completed tasks, catalog content for use in the provost’s communications, track messaging priorities, and analyze the effectiveness of communications.Develop and manage protocols, best practices, and process documents for others in the university community to use in seeking quotes from the provost, publishing photos of the provost, proposing that the provost speak at an event, and similar needs.Provide regular, ongoing updates to the provost and to University Communications leadership on upcoming events, status of drafts, outcomes of individual communication activities, and overall progress in implementing communications strategies.May provide guidance on protocols and best practices to individuals responsible for communications within school/units.Complete other duties as assigned.To be successful in this role, you will bring:Education & Experience:Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Exceptional writing and editing ability, including the ability to analyze and synthesize complex material and communicate it in a clear and compelling manner.Demonstrated ability to develop communications in the voice of a leader of an organization.Strong strategic and tactical thinking ability.Demonstrated ability to manage diverse and competing interests. Ability to work collaboratively with others, balance varying perspectives and input, and incorporate feedback on draft communications in an effective manner.Experience working with and advising senior leaders of an organization on communications strategy and execution.Broad and deep understanding of the communications role in institutions.Strong personal organizational skills needed to track and manage numerous work projects, sometimes in a time-pressured environment.Excellent influencing, negotiating, and relationship management skills.Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion on sensitive issues.Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage many projects simultaneously, make or escalate decisions as appropriate, move communication products effectively through a review process, and bring them to completion on time.Physical Requirements:Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.Frequently stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, speaking.Occasionally grasp forcefully, writing by hand.Rarely sort/file paperwork.Working Conditions:Occasional work on evenings and weekends.Work Standards:Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures.
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