Thought Leadership Strategist (Virtual)

General Information

Location:

US-AZ - Phoenix

Position Type:

Full Time

Virtual Eligible:

Yes

Job Category:

Administration

Ref #:

6847
Description and Requirements

Are you searching for a rewarding, fulfilling position that offers challenging work and the ability to make a big impact while working side-by-side with a team of fun, innovative people? Ideally, would you like this position to be with an organization that makes a positive contribution to the world? If so…we would love to hear from you!
About Us
University of Phoenix is a leading higher education institution founded in 1976 by Dr. John Sperling. Our mission is to improve the lives of our students, their families and future generations through higher education. Our values (which hopefully you share) are: Brave. Honest. Focused.
Our University values and embraces all team members and their unique perspectives. We fundamentally believe in fostering an environment which deeply respects, celebrates, and actively encourages a diverse workforce. We are committed to hiring – and learning from – those who share our passion to help others achieve their educational aspirations.
We offer excellent benefits, an effective recognition program, and outstanding learning and development tools, including tuition vouchers for employees and their qualified family members.

About the Position

The Thought Leadership Strategist works with internal and external stakeholders to craft University narratives, messaging and associated content that help a wide variety of audiences better understand University of Phoenix and its mission and values.  The individual manages data-driven thought leadership programs and supports external distribution campaigns to reach and engage audiences. The Thought Leadership Strategist conducts research using external resources, academic materials, and subject matter experts within University of Phoenix and synthesizes findings to write content that provides thought leadership on a variety of topics.  Additionally, the individual creates content to support digital reputation strategies, national and local media relations campaigns, social media, and executive visibility.

 

What You’ll Do:

1. Lead the day-to-day execution of thought leadership programs, including conducting research using internal and external sources to support the development of publishable white papers and other formats, content development and support materials, and external distribution campaigns. 

2. Conduct primary and secondary research to discern consumer and industry trends and identify opportunities for the University’s brand to participate in news cycles. Coordinate with research vendors and external agencies to uncover relevant data to support external storytelling on behalf of University of Phoenix and opportunistically participate in news cycles.

3. Regularly collaborate with external communications team members and relevant subject matter experts to identify desired headlines and narratives to advance the brand before multi-stakeholder audiences. 

4. Support the development of a wide range of external communications content and support materials, including news releases, alumni profiles, sponsored content, white papers, infographics, social media posts, bylines, and talking points.

5. Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

NOTE:  The Primary Accountabilities above are intended to describe the general content and requirements of the position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.  Incumbents may perform all or most of the Primary Accountabilities listed above.  Specific goals or responsibilities will be documented in incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate manager.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:  None

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing, Business or equivalent field

• Nine (9) years of Journalism, Communications and/or PR experience with proficiency working on communications or marketing-based research projects

 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Highly proficient in prioritizing and balancing both timely and strategic work simultaneously

• Experience with prompt writing or using AI for ideation or optimization

• Combination of reactive and proactive media relations experience, with agency experience a plus

• Communications-based research acumen and project-management experience

• Strong writer with track record of creating multi-channel content

• Executive presence and partnership skills with a track-record of leading through both influence and authority

• Proficiency in planning and executing video interviews with thought leaders and researchers

• Demonstrated ability to adhere to high standards in every aspect of work

• Proficiency in PowerPoint and the ability to communicate data in a visually compelling way

• Intellectually curious, embracing challenges with a creative, problem-solving mindset

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As an Equal Opportunity employer, we particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

If you are an active-duty military member seeking employment when off-duty, compliance with Department of Defense Joint Ethics Regulation, 5500-7-R, is required prior to starting employment with University of Phoenix. You are advised to contact your base Judge Advocate General to seek such approval and answer any questions.

Pay Range


The annual pay range for this position is $73,400 (minimum), $110,900 (midpoint), and $148,400 (maximum).*

*Typical hiring range is between the minimum and midpoint of the above pay range. Actual starting base pay may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, location and budget.

Individuals in this role are eligible for:

• Annual Bonus Award 

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$73,400

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$110,900

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$148,400

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Your work is critical to helping adult learners achieve their dreams, and we’re committed to rewarding you for your efforts. We offer a competitive, comprehensive total rewards package designed to help you achieve your health, financial, educational and work-life balance goals.
 
Full-time employees are eligible for:

• Medical, dental and vision plans; Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Accounts; Life and Disability insurance; and our Wellness incentive program;
• Competitive 401(k) employer match;
• Substantial tuition discount for you and eligible dependents; and,
• A generous time off package, including paid vacation, sick time and company holidays.*

*For more details around paid time off benefits, please click here .

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