Senior Executive Speechwriter - Executive Office

Company: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
Location: Rochester
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Seeking applicants who have experience with speechwriting for varied audiences and occasions, including governing board meetings, staff meetings, media and conference presentations - all written using stories and data to keep key messages motivating. Exceptional writing, editing, storytelling, fact-checking and proofreading skills with a strong portfolio of writing that is clear, accurate and compelling.

When you're a part of Mayo Clinic, diversity is about opening up to unconventional ideas that create better outcomes, while recognizing colleagues' unique contributions. Become part of the legacy that embraces these differences and enables us to provide the best care to patients from all over the world. In this role, the Senior Communications Specialist's primary responsibility is to research and write speeches for the CEO that demonstrate a nuanced understanding of audience dynamics to tailor remarks to achieve objectives. The Senior Specialist also produces impactful internal and external business communications for the Mayo Clinic executive leadership team, including the Board of Trustees, and works directly with the president and CEO and subject matter experts in close collaboration with the Executive Office Content Development team. This person is an expert speechwriter and business writer, with strong skills in staff engagement, media relations, social media and digital communications. 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 the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Administrative Officer, 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 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 contractors and third parties, to drive execution. Qualifications A bachelor's degree in a related field, which may include liberal arts, business, communications, marketing, healthcare, or similar field, plus 5 years professional experience in a relevant field, preferably in executive communications.

Deep experience writing speeches 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.

** Visa sponsorship is not available for this position; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program**
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 skills and interpersonal skills. Proven communications consultative, planning and execution abilities. Must be able to work effectively in a consensus-style and collaborative environment that expects and promotes teamwork. Must be able to work independently and collaboratively to drive forward multiple projects simultaneously. Has a positive influence on others. Position requires occasional travel and the flexibility to work weekends and evenings as necessary. Exemption status Exempt Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. Yes Schedule Full Time 80 Mayo Clinic is located in the heart of downtown Rochester, Minnesota, a vibrant, friendly city that provides a highly livable environment for more than 34,000 Mayo staff and students. The city is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States because of its affordable cost of living, healthy lifestyle, excellent school systems and exceptionally high quality of life. Category Administration, Business, Finance Job posting number 147339BR Equal opportunity employer As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available. Let's get to know each other better. Join our community to get updates and chat with others. We would love to connect with you. Click on the calendar for a list of our upcoming events. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Learn more about "EEO is the Law." Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Reasonable accommodations Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or apply for a job are available 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday Central time. Call 507-266-0440 or 888-266-0440 (toll-free).Mayo Clinic provides reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities to increase opportunities and eliminate barriers to employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation in the application process; to access job postings, to apply for a job, for a job interview, for pre-employment testing, or with the onboarding process, please contact HR Connect at 507-266-0440 or 888-266-0440. Job offers Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a post offer placement assessment including a urine drug screen, immunization review and tuberculin (TB) skin testing, if applicable. Advertising Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit organization and proceeds from Web advertising help support our mission. Mayo Clinic does not endorse any of the third party products and services advertised. A single copy of these materials may be reprinted for noncommercial personal use only. "Mayo," "Mayo Clinic," "MayoClinic.org," "Mayo Clinic Healthy Living," and the triple-shield Mayo Clinic logo are trademarks of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy linked below.

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