Shift : Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Department: Public Relations

Compensation:
• Base Pay Range: $68,266 - $111,426, based on experience

ABOUT THE JOB

The Senior Writer, Executive Communications will provide high-level strategic writing and editing support for executive leaders within MU Health Care. This role will develop impactful, articulate, and compelling communications that advance the mission, vision, and values of our organization, foster stakeholder engagement and support key organizational initiatives.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 90 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you'll be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here .

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Serve as the principal strategist, planner, and writer for internal and external communications for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and other executive leaders, as needed. Communications will include, but are not limited to, speeches, reports, presentations, panel discussions, interviews, op-eds, talking points, correspondence, written internal communications, and videos.

Anticipate the CEO's communications needs and recommend strategies proactively in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Align messaging to strategic priorities and corporate marketing and communications priorities.

Vet and recommend engagement opportunities in collaboration with business partners.

Develop objectives and key messages and prepare the CEO for internal and external meetings and events with various audiences, including the media, public, partners, clients, government officials, and internal groups.

Fulfill other writing, copy-editing, proofreading, and editorial duties as needed. Conduct research and incorporate changes, comments, and critiques from multiple reviewers. Analyze service requests, make realistic deadlines for project completion, and complete work on schedule.

Translate complex concepts into clear, compelling language for a variety of audiences.

Use a range of media and communication platforms creatively, including digital, to enhance employee engagement, public relations, and brand awareness.

Maintain familiarity with current topics relevant to health care, higher education, and public policy to ensure well-informed and contextually accurate messaging.

May complete unit/department-specific duties as outlined in department documents. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in communications, English, journalism, or a related field.

Seven (7) years of professional experience with executive or strategic communications in public relations, corporate communications, government public affairs, or journalism.

Experience with capturing voice and speech writing, supporting a senior executive or government official, and engaging with executives across large organizations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in communications, English, journalism, or a related field.

Experience in healthcare or academic communications.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.