Senior Manager, Corporate Communications

Company DescriptionAbout 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  and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube. Job DescriptionOpportunity at a GlanceYou'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.ResponsibilitiesExecutive Communications & Content DevelopmentDevelop strategic executive content including speeches, talking points, bylined articles, and presentations for CEO and C-suite executivesLead executive social media strategy and management across platforms, developing innovative approaches to position CEO and key executives as thought leaders in healthcare educationDesign messaging frameworks for executive communications across various audiences and channelsCreate and optimize social media content that positions executives as industry authorities, proactively identifying trends and opportunities that will resonate with target audiencesProvide strategic counsel on CEO and executive media interview and speaking engagement preparationSupport board communications and investor relations initiativesLeverage AI and technology to enhance content development, streamline workflows, and amplify executive communications impactMedia Relations & StorytellingServe 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 authoritiesBuild and maintain strategic relationships with journalists covering higher education, healthcare, and business topicsExecute media outreach campaigns that craft compelling story angles featuring executive thought leadership and advance our business narrative with investors, policymakers, and industry stakeholdersCoordinate media interviews and speaking opportunities for CEO and executives, serving as primary liaison and preparing comprehensive story frameworksTransform complex business developments and institutional achievements into accessible narratives that resonate with key audiencesCreate comprehensive media materials including press releases, story pitches, executive bylines, and strategic frameworks that drive executive visibility and brand awarenessProactively monitor industry trends, news cycles, and emerging topics to identify timely story opportunities and executive positioning momentsFinancial Communications & Strategic CoordinationSupport quarterly earnings and investor day communications, partnering with investor relations, finance, and legal teams to develop executive messaging and media materialsTranslate complex financial performance into accessible narratives for media and stakeholder audiencesCoordinate executive communications activities and logistics to maximize impact and identify timely story opportunitiesAnalyze executive social media performance, media coverage, and visibility metrics with strategic recommendations and reportingContribute to crisis communications with executive messaging, content, and media response coordinationPartner across corporate affairs to ensure consistent executive messaging across all channelsQualificationsExperience RequiredBachelor's Degree Required 7+ years of experience in corporate communications, executive communications, media relations, or journalismProven track record of successful executive content creation, media placement, and journalist relationship buildingExperience supporting C-suite executives or senior leadership teams, with specific CEO communications experience preferredDemonstrated expertise in both executive social media management and traditional media relationsBackground in higher education, healthcare, publicly traded companies, or regulated industries preferredExperience supporting financial communications including earnings or investor events preferredCrisis communications experience with ability to support sensitive executive issues and media crisis managementComfort with AI and technology with demonstrated ability to leverage these tools to enhance communications effectivenessSkillsExceptional 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 performanceStrong understanding of executive communications best practices, thought leadership strategy, and media relations with ability to recommend strategic improvementsProactive mindset with finger on the pulse of industry trends, cultural moments, and emerging opportunities that will resonate with key audiencesSocial media expertise with experience managing executive social media accounts and developing innovative executive positioning strategiesDeep understanding of journalist needs, story angles, news cycles, and what makes compelling, newsworthy contentExcellent project management and organizational skills with ability to strategically prioritize and manage multiple CEO and executive initiatives simultaneously under tight deadlinesStrategic communications thinking with ability to identify narrative opportunities, manage crisis situations, and align initiatives with broader reputation management goalsEnthusiasm for leveraging AI and technology to drive better outcomes, improve efficiency, and test innovative approaches to communications challengesDiscretion and professionalism when handling confidential information with strategic business acumenCollaborative and consultative approach with ability to build relationships effectively across internal teams, external partners, and media contacts#CVSAAdditional InformationIn 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 insurance401k Retirement Program + 6% employer matchParticipation in Covista's Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy12 Paid Holidays For more information related to our benefits please visit: 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 

Created: 2026-02-08