Executive Communication Lead **Graduate School of Business, Stanford, California, United States** **New** Communications Post Date 1 day ago Requisition # 105829 **Stanford Graduate School of Business** Residing in Silicon Valley, StanfordGraduate School of Business(GSB) has built a global reputation based on its immersive and innovative management degree programs. We provide students with a transformative leadership experience, push the boundaries of knowledge with faculty research, and offer a portfolio of entrepreneurial and non-degree programs that deliver global impact like no other. We invite you to be part of our mission of developing innovative, principled, and insightful leaders who change lives, change organizations, and change the world. We're looking for an experienced Executive Communications Lead to join our Communications and Marketing team. In this role, you’ll help the dean and the school’s senior leaders create strategic communications that articulate the GSB's vision and direction. This includes developing remarks, presentations, and articles that reinforce key messages, and leveraging existing and developing new channels or events that provide opportunities to engage with internal and external audiences. This is a unique opportunity to work closely with faculty, alumni, staff, and students to develop content that strengthens, extends, and protects the reputation of Stanford GSB. You will bring strategic communications experience, creativity, and big-picture thinking while managing a steady flow of remarks and writing. You will have excellent judgment and be able to understand the varied perspectives of a diverse set of constituents. You will have experience acting as a thought partner with senior leaders in business and/or academia and have excellent writing skills. You are a successful collaborator and have the ability to work across all organizations at the GSB. This is a full-time position located on the Stanford GSB campus in Stanford, California. **Your primary responsibilities* include** **:** + Develop, execute, edit, and oversee complex written communications, including key content messages for remarks, speeches, presentations, magazine columns, correspondence, and opinion pieces. + Own and manage internal dean’s events – town halls, staff meetings, etc. Be willing to explore new ways to accomplish communication goals. + Design and execute strategic communications for GSB leadership that articulate key messages to a wide range of constituents. Be willing to challenge the status quo and provide ideas about how to make communications exceptional in content and format. + Build strong relationships and provide strategic and tactical communications advice to the dean and senior leaders. + Work closely with teams across the school — including GSB External Relations, MBA & MSx Programs, Admissions, faculty, and other stakeholders — to enable comprehensive communications that are reinforced by the many impactful research programs and people stories at the GSB. + Be an active member of the Strategic Communications team and collaborate on global media opportunities, reputation management, and issue management. + Attend and support the leadership at high-impact events. This may include traveling to these events. + Pitch in on a wide range of communications tasks. **To be successful in this position, you will bring** **:** + Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of seven years of relevant experience or a combination of education and relevant experience. + Excellent written communication skills, outstanding research and analytical skills, and skills in conceptual editing, copy editing, and proofreading + Ability to work collaboratively with internal communications groups across campus + Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with a variety of people + Mastery of skills in journalism and public relations + Demonstrated public speaking skills + Ability to work a hybrid schedule + Ability to work nights and weekends as needed + Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed **In addition, preferred requirements include** **:** + Experience working in academia + Proven ability to provide deep and original thinking about complex issues **The expected pay range for this position is $149,477 to $177,035 per year.** **Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.** **At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.** **Why Stanford is for You** Stanford’s dedicated 16,000 staff come from a breadth of educational and career backgrounds. We are a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation and continuous improvement. At Stanford, we seek talent committed to excellence, driven to impact the future of our legacy, and improve lives on a global sphere. We provide competitive salaries, excellent health care and retirement plans, and a generous vacation policy, including additional time off during our winter closure. Our generous perks align with what matters to you: + **Freedom to grow** . Take advantage of career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or leader discuss global issues. + **A caring culture** . We understand the importance of your personal and family time and provide you access to wellness programs, child-care resources, parent education and consultation, elder care and caregiving support. + **A healthier you** . We make wellness a priority by providing access to world-class exercise facilities. Climb our rock wall, or participate in one of hundreds of health or fitness classes. + **Discovery and fun** . Visit campus gardens, trails, and museums. + **Enviable resources** . We offer free commuter programs and ridesharing incentives. Enjoy discounts for computers, cell phones, recreation, travel, entertainment, and more! We pride ourselves in being a culture that encourages and empowers you. **How to Apply** We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, please submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application. * _The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned._ _Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form._ _Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law._ Additional Information + **Schedule: Full-time** + **Job Code: 4264** + **Employee Status: Regular** + **Grade: K** + **Requisition ID: 105829** + **Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible**