Director of Executive Communications and Media Relations

About Adtalem Global Education

Adtalem Global Education is a national leader in post-secondary education and leading provider of professional talent to the healthcare industry. Adtalem educates and empowers students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in their communities and make a lasting impact on public health, well-being and beyond. Through equitable access to education, environments that nurture student success, and a focus on expanding and diversifying the talent pipeline in healthcare, Adtalem is building a brighter future for communities and the world.

Adtalem is the parent organization of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

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Opportunity at a Glance

You're the strategic communications architect who positions our C-suite as industry thought leaders while building media relationships and managing financial communications that amplify our business story. This role combines executive communications strategy with comprehensive media relations expertise to create integrated campaigns that elevate leadership visibility, drive stakeholder confidence, and enhance brand awareness across investors, policymakers, healthcare leaders, and business communities. You'll serve as both the strategic communications partner to our executives and our chief storyteller with journalists and the financial community, translating complex business strategies into compelling narratives that build credibility and drive business results through earned media and executive thought leadership.

Key Strategic Areas:

Executive Communications & Thought Leadership

• Own comprehensive CEO and C-suite communications strategy, from messaging frameworks to content development
• Develop executive-authored content including speeches, bylined articles, and thought leadership pieces that advance business objectives
• Create audience-specific messaging for financial community, health systems, policymakers, and business elites
• Manage executive social media strategy and digital presence initiatives

Media Relations & Financial Storytelling

• Build and maintain journalist relationships while serving as primary media contact for healthcare, education, business and financial matters

• Execute media strategies for major announcements that drive brand awareness and stakeholder confidence

• Lead financial communications including earnings messaging and communications

• Coordinate with investor relations to ensure consistent narrative across all financial communications

Team Leadership & Strategic Management

• Lead and develop team including Senior Manager of Executive Communications and Manager of Media Relations
• Provide strategic oversight and coaching to create meaningful development opportunities and career growth
• Serve as strategic counselor to corporate affairs leadership on executive positioning and media strategy
• Manage and direct agency partner relationships, setting clear expectations and driving strategic direction
• Support crisis communications for executive and business matters

Skills Required:

• Exceptional strategic communications expertise with deep understanding of executive positioning and media relations
• Outstanding writing and editing skills with ability to craft compelling executive content and business narratives
• Strong financial acumen combined with business storytelling expertise for earnings and investor communications
• Proven media relations experience with established journalist relationships and spokesperson capabilities
• Strong people leadership and team development skills with proven ability to manage, coach, and grow direct reports while creating high-performing teams
• Executive advisory skills with ability to counsel corporate affairs leadership on integrated communications strategy
• Agency and vendor management expertise with ability to lead external partner relationships, set strategic direction, and hold partners accountable to deliverables and timelines
• Crisis communications expertise with experience managing executive reputation and media issues
• Strategic business acumen with commitment to staying current on executive communications trends and media landscape

• Bachelor's Degree in communications, media relations, journalism Required or a related field Required
• 10 years of experience in related positions, including 5 years minimum management experience. Required
• Experience working with third party agencies Preferred
• Well-developed writing and journalistic skills, press and external relations.
• Strong management, coaching and leadership skills.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be able to collaborate with a variety of colleagues across the organization.
• Strong organizational, logistical and planning skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks under tight deadlines while maintaining work quality.

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $180000.61 and $200000.00. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 Paid Holidays
  
  For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.adtalem.com/benefits.
  
  You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation