Executive Communications Specialist - Marketing And Communications

Executive Communications Specialist

The Penn State College of Medicine, Marketing and Communications in Hershey, PA is seeking a strategic, versatile, and dynamic Executive Communications Specialist to support the Dean and executive leadership team with compelling science writing, impactful messaging, and high-level executive communications. This key role blends scientific fluency with creative storytelling to elevate the College's voice, visibility, and reputation among internal and external audiences.

The Executive Communications Specialist will lead the development of speeches, presentations, strategic plans, internal messaging, and thought leadership opportunities that reflect the mission, priorities, and voice of the Dean and College leadership. This position plays a critical role in advancing the institution's reputation in research, education, and health care by crafting clear, credible, and purpose-driven communications that resonate with faculty, staff, students, donors, and national audiences.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead writing, research, and editing of executive-level communications.
• Develop and execute integrated communications strategies.
• Serve as a primary content strategist and liaison for messaging.
• Partner with University and Penn State Health communications.
• Identify reputational risks and provide communication counsel.
• Support major initiatives including the College's strategic plan.
• Contribute social media content on behalf of the Dean.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex scientific or medical topics.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience navigating complex stakeholder environments.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Master's degree or PhD in a biomedical, public health, science communication, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience developing communications strategies for leadership.
• Experience supporting executive leadership in communications within academic medicine.
• Familiarity with publication design, digital storytelling, and social media best practices.

Why Penn State College of Medicine?

Join a mission-driven institution at the forefront of medical research, education, and community health. At Penn State College of Medicine, we believe powerful stories-and the science behind them-can shape the future of medicine. Your work will amplify our impact.

Ready to tell our story? Apply now and help shape the voice of Penn State College of Medicine.