🚀 Director of Executive Communications and Media Relations

Director of Executive Communications and Media Relations

About Adtalem Global Education
Adtalem Global Education is a national leader in post‑secondary education and a leading provider of professional talent to the healthcare industry. We educate and empower students so they can become community leaders and make a lasting impact on public health, well‑being and beyond. Through equitable access to education and a focus on expanding and diversifying the talent pipeline in healthcare, Adtalem is building a brighter future for communities and the world.

Job Description

Opportunity at a Glance
You are 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. The 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.

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 the 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 communication coordination with investor relations
• Ensure consistent narrative across all financial communications

Team Leadership & Strategic Management

• Lead and develop a team including a Senior Manager of Executive Communications and a 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 the 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
• Executive advisory skills with the ability to counsel corporate affairs leadership on integrated communications strategy
• Agency and vendor management expertise with the ability to lead external partner relationships
• Crisis communications expertise with experience managing executive reputation and media issues
• Strategic business acumen with a commitment to staying current on executive communications trends and the media landscape

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in communications, media relations, journalism or a related field
• 10 years of experience in related positions, including 5 years minimum management experience
• 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
• Strong organizational, logistical and planning skills with the ability to prioritize under tight deadlines while maintaining work quality

Salary and Benefits

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $180,000 and $200,000. 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. The position qualifies for the benefits listed below.

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Program + 6% employer match
• Participation in Adtalem’s Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• 12 paid holidays

You are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program. For more information related to our benefits please visit:

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

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