Executive Speechwriter; Executive Content Manager

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• Medical:
  Multiple plan options.
• Dental:
  Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:
  Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement:
  Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

In this role, the primary responsibility of the Executive Content Manager is to research and produce content for Mayo Clinic executive leadership that demonstrates a nuanced understanding of audience dynamics to tailor remarks to achieve objectives. The Executive Content Manager produces impactful internal and external speeches and business communications on behalf of the executive leader, for audiences including the Board of Trustees.

The Manager works directly with the organization’s highest-level leaders and subject matter experts in close collaboration with the other Executive Content Managers. This person is an expert speechwriter and business writer, with strong skills in staff engagement, media relations, social media, digital communications and creative translation for presentation development. The successful candidate will take an active leadership role across Mayo Clinic to understand business objectives and build communications strategies and plans to support those objectives.

This individual will provide strategic communications consultation and guidance to Mayo Clinic’s executives, and will plan, drive, implement, monitor and measure results of communications plans to advance Mayo Clinic's mission, strategic plan, and business objectives. Additional responsibilities:
Manages complex and cross-functional projects through the entire project life cycle to achieve objectives and measure results. Proactively seeks opportunities to build and improve positive relationships with colleagues, leaders, and experts. Serves as a role model for others and represents Mayo Clinic internally and externally. Conveys confidence, clarity and transparency in communications with stakeholders and leaders. Proactively contributes to business planning and strategy development.

Proactively drives strategies and tactics forward to execution. Informally leads teams and provides leadership to others, including internal partners, contractors, and third parties, to drive execution. This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

A bachelor's degree in a related field, which may include liberal arts, business, communications, marketing, healthcare, or similar field, plus 7-10 years professional experience in a relevant field, preferably in executive communications. Deep experience producing written and visual content for varied audiences and occasions, including board meetings, staff meetings, and external conference presentations - all written with compelling data and insights.

Exceptional business writing, editing, storytelling, fact-checking and proofreading skills to deliver a message that is clear, accurate and persuasive. Must be able to work proficiently in a fast-paced, changing environment. Must possess high personal motivation supporting a strong work ethic, flexibility, and creativity. Must possess the ability to inspire trust and confidence from executive leadership, and maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

Proven expertise in creating and executing communications strategies based upon business objectives. Requires strong leadership, problem solving, critical thinking, active listening, persuasive oral and written communication skills, presentation…