Director - Executive Communications

About the role

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. The Director of Executive Communications, reporting to the VP of Executive Communication, will support the communications and logistics needs of the Office of the CEO. This leader will draft communications (remarks, talking points, PowerPoint presentations, correspondence, social media, and prep materials) in the voice of the CEO, thoughtfully tailored to internal and external audiences. They will build relationships throughout the organization in a manner that facilitates the gathering and maintaining of data, information and stories used to advance CEO communications. They will also support the scheduling of CEO speaking engagements, managing and responding to invitations, organizing events, staffing the CEO at events, and supporting the broader executive communications team with logistics and project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and review incoming CEO speaking, meeting, and engagement requests in coordination with executive communications leadership and CEO's Executive Assistant, assessing alignment with strategic priorities.
• Communicate with internal partners and external event organizers regarding acceptances, regrets, scheduling details, expectations, and logistics.
• Develop slide decks and other presentation materials for the CEO, including for board presentations, internal meetings, and external speaking engagements.
• Draft communications in the CEO’s voice, including talking points, remarks, briefing documents, and preparation materials for internal and external audiences.
• Synthesize complex information from multiple sources into clear, concise, and executive-ready written and presentation materials.
• Prepare the CEO for speeches, panels, fireside chats, meetings, and recordings, including background materials and key messages.
• Provide on-site staffing support as needed for the CEO at internal and external events, including managing real-time needs such as timing, materials, and technology.
• Support the broader executive communications team with logistics and project management.
• Maintain flexible availability to support CEO needs, including work outside of normal business hours and occasional travel.

Requirements

Minimum 7 years of experience in communications and/or executive operations, with demonstrated success supporting senior executives through executive-level writing, presentation development, and high-visibility engagements. Experience in healthcare or similarly complex, regulated environments preferred.

Skills

• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to consistently reflect an executive’s voice.
• Proficiency in developing PowerPoint presentations.
• Experience in event planning, scheduling, logistics, and executive support.
• High emotional intelligence, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Ability to balance strategy, writing, and hands-on operational support.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially in live-event and executive settings.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Strong collaboration skills across all levels of the organization.
• Flexible, solutions-oriented, and calm under pressure.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Pay

Pay Range $68.20 - $102.30

Schedule

Flexible hours required, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends. Some local, regional, and occasional national travel