Senior Communications Specialist - Thought Leadership

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• 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.
  
  

Responsibilities

The Senior Specialist-Communications is responsible for supporting leadership communications to enhance Mayo Clinic's external visibility and reputation. This involves strategically leveraging thought leadership to build trust, influence perceptions, and drive greater engagement. The role includes crafting clear and impactful messages and developing engagement strategies that align with Mayo Clinic’s priorities. You will play a critical role in maximizing the reach, impact, and voice of leaders through external communications, including keynotes, podcasts, and other formats.

The successful candidate will have experience in developing thought leadership strategies for diverse audiences across various channels. The Senior Specialist-Communications should demonstrate a history of proactive strategic communications with excellent writing, copy editing, organizational and communication skills. Must be self-motivated, responsive and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field plus 3 years of relevant work experience. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate in a way that creates clarity, simplifies messages, and aligns with organizational strategy. Knowledge of channels for communication and the ability to build effective communication and engagement strategies.

Must be a self-starter with the ability to independently identify opportunities, solutions and resolve challenges. Demonstrated ability to deliver impactful results. Requires an attitude that actively seeks out change, embraces critical questioning, innovation, service and continuous improvement. Must understand how to deal with and navigate ambiguity, and act without having the total picture. Adaptable or flexible. Demonstrated professionalism and ethics, with ability to earn credibility through integrity and transparency. Role models service excellence. Motivates others by being present, engaged, attentive, invites diverse perspectives, demonstrates and inspires a collaborative spirit.

Must be able to work effectively in a consensus-style and collaborative environment that expects and promotes teamwork. Must possess the ability to inspire trust and confidence and maintain a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$91,000 - $127,400 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

M-F, business hours. This position may work remotely from any location within the U.S.

Weekend Schedule

As needed

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

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 the "EOE 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.

Recruiter

Jessica Gartner