Director, Executive Communications (Remote)

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Day - 08 Hour (United States of America)

This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

The Director reports to the Senior Director of Executive Communications and Stakeholder Engagement and is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of executive communications for the adult hospital CEO and will support other executive leaders at Stanford Medicine in creating engaging, relevant, and impactful content across various channels

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Play an integral role as senior leader of the Stanford Medicine communications team in developing and executing integrated campaigns that address our diverse stakeholder groups. Ensure that strategy reflects the priorities and goals of our institution and senior leadership.
• Lead all communications for the CEO of Stanford Health Care, including speechwriting, op-eds, presentations, and other materials (e.g., videos) that convey the CEO's vision, strategy, and thought leadership. Oversee the work of a manager-level direct report, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance management in supporting the activities above.
• Working with the Senior Director of Executive Communications, support the development of high stakes messaging and materials addressing issues that pose a reputational opportunity or risk to the organization (e.g., responding to controversial social issues, operational crises, etc.).
• Establish and foster relationships with key Stanford Medicine leaders. Develop programs and projects (e.g., CMO newsletter) that support their priorities while promoting the overarching vision and values of Stanford Medicine.
• Support the development of new communications programs that involve our leaders in enhancing stakeholder engagement.
• Independently manage recurring digital projects, such as producing a podcast hosted by the Dean of Stanford School of Medicine and overseeing a LinkedIn newsletter bylined by the Dean.
• Provide ongoing counsel to our social media manager, ensuring that executive communications strategies align with social media strategies. This includes periodically reviewing high-stakes content planned for our social media accounts.
• Functional Team Management: Oversee executive communications manager for the School of Medicine.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferably in communications, journalism or English.

Experience Qualifications

• At least ten (10) years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Three (3) years supervisory experience, preferably of multi-person teams.
• Significant experience directing and managing vendors and agencies.
• Proven track record in using analytics to drive better decision making and strategy

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Skill in developing and implementing strategic communications plans across a highly matrixed organization and in alignment with the goals of the organization. Personal track record providing strategic and tactical communications support to C-level executives.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities, remaining organized and disciplined in a complex, fast-paced, and dynamic environment. Demonstrated program development and execution.
• Experience with multiple and diverse communications channels, including traditional and emerging, in order to broaden the reach of the organization.
• Familiarity with health care delivery system business and operating practices.
• Strong personal impact with the ability to build relationships and credibility. Ability to develop and effectively manage strong working relationships with senior executives and interact with individuals across functions and at all levels of an organization.
• Experience effectively managing teams, using influence and inspiration to achieve desired results.
• Exceptional written, presentation and verbal communications skills. Experience developing content for a broad audience base.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Physical Demands

• Seldom (please list each item under Comments). • Work is performed in a typical office environment with standard equipment and tasks.• There may be some walking, standing, bending and carrying of light items such as papers and books. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.• Some local travel may be required.• Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Blood Borne Pathogens

• Category III - Tasks that involve NO exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, and Category I tasks that are not a condition of employment

These principles apply to ALL employees:

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience

Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford's patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family's perspective:

• Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care
• Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health
• Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

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Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $72.49 - $96.06 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.