Responsibilities

• Develop engaging and creative content for and manage daily operations for multiple digital employee communications channels
• Maintain and update corporate materials and web content, such as Workday resources, About ASCO references, ASCO.org leadership pages, internal presentations, and boilerplates; and communicate changes to internal stakeholders on a timely and efficient basis
• Serve as a strategic communications lead for internal/support service departments, including Finance, Facilities, IT, and Human Resources, by working with department vice presidents and other colleague to increase awareness of new programs, initiatives, and changes
• Research, write, and edit informative and captivating content encompassing quality editorial standards for both staff and volunteer leadership for multiple internal and external communications channels in support of ASCO priorities
• Lead the strategy to develop and disseminate key messaging, emails, FAQs, and other resources as needed to support change management communications
• Support organizational issues management work and assist department leadership in developing and executing crisis communications plans
• Manage logistics, agenda development, and supporting meeting materials for bi-annual hybrid Cancer Communications Committee meetings; create year-round communications and engagement strategies; serve as primary staff liaison; and manage onboarding process
• Work with CEO office, Facilities, and Meetings to coordinate communications functions for all-staff meetings, presidential town halls, and employee engagement activities and manage Q&A portions of all meetings
• Manage Corporate Communications budget by tracking and monitoring expenses and developing annual budget
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed to support business needs

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant corporate communications experience (e.g., agency, public relations, internal communications, etc.) with increasing levels of responsibility
• Strong project management experience, leading multiple initiatives from start to completion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media platforms

Preferred Education and Experience

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams and SharePoint
• Budget management experience
• Executive communications or past agency experience a plus

Competencies

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey messages clearly and concisely
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, as well as the journalistic ability to source stories from employees or other audiences
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking skills with ability to proactively anticipate solutions and next steps
• Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail, with the ability to effectively manage multiple projects within a team-based and individual setting
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and multi-task
• Ability to foster and build relationships within all levels of the organization
• Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively in teams
• Technically savvy and ability to use technology to grow business objectives, and a willingness to adapt to new technology

ADA/Physical Requirements

Extended periods seated or standing at a desk.

High use of computer and other office technology equipment.

Travel

8-10 days/yr.

Generous Benefits Package:

• Hybrid Work Environment
• Open Leave Policy
• Paid Family Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays per Calendar Year
• Staff Appreciation Days
• 401(k): 7.5% Employer Contribution
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Fertility and Family Forming
• Healthcare Concierge
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Healthcare Savings Account
• Disability and Life Insurance

The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

At ASCO, our goal is to foster and encourage a diversity of thought, experience, and background in our workplace. Our organization's culture is multi-dimensional, and we encourage our employees to leverage their unique perspectives and ideas.