Senior Manager, Corporate Communications at Covista

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

145077.09

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Corporate communications, Executive communications, Media relations, Storytelling, Content development, Social media management, Financial communications, Journalist relationship building, Strategic messaging, Crisis communications, Project management, AI tools, Thought leadership, Public relations, Investor relations

Industry

Business Consulting and Services

Description

Company Description About Covista Covista is America's largest healthcare educator, serving more than 97,000 students and supported by a community of 385,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-enabled education powered by 10,000 faculty and colleagues, Covista expands access to healthcare careers and addresses the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage at scale. Covista is the parent company 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. Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, business, academia, healthcare, government and nonprofits, and are part of a culture where doing exceptional work and making a meaningful difference for students and society aren't separate goals—they're one and the same. This means creating an environment where colleagues can develop new skills, build careers that match their ambitions and see the tangible impact of their work on healthcare education and workforce development. Colleagues who deliver results and embrace new tools to work smarter are valued for their contributions. But what makes working at Covista distinctive is our impact. Our faculty and colleagues don't just support healthcare education—they shape it. This isn't abstract purpose work. It's solving real problems for real people in real communities while advancing careers. 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. For more information, visit covista.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. Job Description Opportunity at a Glance You're the strategic communications expert who drives executive positioning and advances Covista's business narrative through compelling storytelling, media relations, and thought leadership. Reporting to the Director of CEO & Executive Communications, this role combines strategic executive communications support with hands-on media relations expertise—managing CEO and C-suite content development, executive social media presence, journalist relationships, and media campaigns that elevate executive visibility and enhance corporate reputation. You'll also play a key role supporting financial communications including quarterly earnings and investor day. Perfect for someone who is proactive, on-trend, and eager to leverage AI and technology to amplify impact—someone with exceptional writing and storytelling abilities who excels at both executive communications craft and media strategy while building meaningful relationships with journalists and stakeholders. What You'll Do: Lead integrated CEO and executive communications initiatives that blend content creation, media relations, and strategic messaging to position our leaders as industry authorities. You'll develop compelling executive content, manage executive social media presence, build strategic journalist relationships, identify and pitch newsworthy stories, coordinate media interviews and speaking opportunities, and provide tactical support for executive visibility initiatives. You'll support financial communications coordination for quarterly earnings and investor day, staying ahead of trends and leveraging AI and technology to enhance efficiency and impact. Working collaboratively with your Director, you'll advance Covista's executive brand and market reputation through strategic storytelling across owned and earned media channels. Responsibilities Executive Communications & Content Development Develop strategic executive content including speeches, talking points, bylined articles, and presentations for CEO and C-suite executives Lead executive social media strategy and management across platforms, developing innovative approaches to position CEO and key executives as thought leaders in healthcare education Design messaging frameworks for executive communications across various audiences and channels Create and optimize social media content that positions executives as industry authorities, proactively identifying trends and opportunities that will resonate with target audiences Provide strategic counsel on CEO and executive media interview and speaking engagement preparation Support board communications and investor relations initiatives Leverage AI and technology to enhance content development, streamline workflows, and amplify executive communications impact Media Relations & Storytelling Serve as expert story miner and narrative architect, identifying and developing compelling stories from across Covista's business operations that position our executives and company as healthcare education authorities Build and maintain strategic relationships with journalists covering higher education, healthcare, and business topics Execute media outreach campaigns that craft compelling story angles featuring executive thought leadership and advance our business narrative with investors, policymakers, and industry stakeholders Coordinate media interviews and speaking opportunities for CEO and executives, serving as primary liaison and preparing comprehensive story frameworks Transform complex business developments and institutional achievements into accessible narratives that resonate with key audiences Create comprehensive media materials including press releases, story pitches, executive bylines, and strategic frameworks that drive executive visibility and brand awareness Proactively monitor industry trends, news cycles, and emerging topics to identify timely story opportunities and executive positioning moments Financial Communications & Strategic Coordination Support quarterly earnings and investor day communications, partnering with investor relations, finance, and legal teams to develop executive messaging and media materials Translate complex financial performance into accessible narratives for media and stakeholder audiences Coordinate executive communications activities and logistics to maximize impact and identify timely story opportunities Analyze executive social media performance, media coverage, and visibility metrics with strategic recommendations and reporting Contribute to crisis communications with executive messaging, content, and media response coordination Partner across corporate affairs to ensure consistent executive messaging across all channels Qualifications Experience Required Bachelor's Degree Required 7+ years of experience in corporate communications, executive communications, media relations, or journalism Proven track record of successful executive content creation, media placement, and journalist relationship building Experience supporting C-suite executives or senior leadership teams, with specific CEO communications experience preferred Demonstrated expertise in both executive social media management and traditional media relations Background in higher education, healthcare, publicly traded companies, or regulated industries preferred Experience supporting financial communications including earnings or investor events preferred Crisis communications experience with ability to support sensitive executive issues and media crisis management Comfort with AI and technology with demonstrated ability to leverage these tools to enhance communications effectiveness Skills Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills with ability to adapt voice and tone for different executives and craft compelling narratives from complex business operations and financial performance Strong understanding of executive communications best practices, thought leadership strategy, and media relations with ability to recommend strategic improvements Proactive mindset with finger on the pulse of industry trends, cultural moments, and emerging opportunities that will resonate with key audiences Social media expertise with experience managing executive social media accounts and developing innovative executive positioning strategies Deep understanding of journalist needs, story angles, news cycles, and what makes compelling, newsworthy content Excellent project management and organizational skills with ability to strategically prioritize and manage multiple CEO and executive initiatives simultaneously under tight deadlines Strategic communications thinking with ability to identify narrative opportunities, manage crisis situations, and align initiatives with broader reputation management goals Enthusiasm for leveraging AI and technology to drive better outcomes, improve efficiency, and test innovative approaches to communications challenges Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information with strategic business acumen Collaborative and consultative approach with ability to build relationships effectively across internal teams, external partners, and media contacts #CVSA Additional Information In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $80336.75 and $145077.09. 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. Covista offers a robust suite of benefits including: Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match Participation in Covista's Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy 12 Paid Holidays For more information related to our benefits please visit: https://careers.covista.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 Department: Communications

Responsibilities

The Senior Manager will lead integrated executive communications initiatives, including content creation, media relations, and strategic messaging to position leadership as industry authorities. They will also support financial communications for quarterly earnings and investor events while leveraging AI to enhance efficiency and impact.