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Overview Shift : Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., evenings / weekends as required

Department : Public Relations

Compensation :

Base Pay Range : $68,265.60 - $111,425.60 per year, based on experience

About The Job MU Health Care is looking for a strategic and dynamic Senior Writer to join our team and support our executive leadership in crafting impactful communications. The ideal candidate will have exceptional writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to transform complex ideas into clear, compelling messages that resonate with various audiences. We seek someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, proactively anticipating the needs of senior executives while aligning communications with organizational goals. If you’re passionate about shaping the narrative of a leading healthcare institution, enjoy working collaboratively with high-level stakeholders, and have a proven track record in executive communications, we invite you to apply and help us amplify our mission, vision, and values.

About MU Health Care At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to multiple hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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Employee Benefits Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years

Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

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Detailed Job Description Serve as the principal strategist, planner, and writer for internal and external communications for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and other executive leaders, as needed. Communications will include, but are not limited to, speeches, reports, presentations, panel discussions, interviews, op-eds, talking points, correspondence, written internal communications, and videos.

Anticipate the CEO’s communications needs and recommend strategies proactively in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Align messaging to strategic priorities and corporate marketing and communications priorities.

Vet and recommend engagement opportunities in collaboration with business partners.

Develop objectives and key messages and prepare the CEO for internal and external meetings and events with various audiences, including the media, public, partners, clients, government officials, and internal groups.

Fulfill other writing, copy-editing, proofreading, and editorial duties as needed. Conduct research and incorporate changes, comments, and critiques from multiple reviewers. Analyze service requests, make realistic deadlines for project completion, and complete work on schedule.

Translate complex concepts into clear, compelling language for a variety of audiences.

Use a range of media and communication platforms creatively, including digital, to enhance employee engagement, public relations, and brand awareness.

Maintain familiarity with current topics relevant to health care, higher education, and public policy to ensure well-informed and contextually accurate messaging.

May complete unit / department-specific duties as outlined in department documents.

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in communications, English, journalism, or a related field.

Seven (7) years of professional experience with executive or strategic communications in public relations, corporate communications, government public affairs, or journalism.

Experience with capturing voice and speech writing, supporting a senior executive or government official, and engaging with executives across large organizations.

Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in communications, English, journalism, or a related field.

Experience in healthcare or academic communications.

Additional license / certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required ambulate, remain in a stationary position, and position self to reach and / or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

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