Sentara Health is currently seeking a full-time Internal Corporate Communications Advisor.

Position Status: Full-time, Day Shift

Location: Hybrid in Virginia Beach, VA. 1 day a week in office.

Standard Working Hours: 8:00AM to 5:00PM (EST).

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Internal Corporate Communications Advisor to support enterprise-level communications with a focus on change management, digital tools, and executive-level engagement. This position will serve as a strategic backfill for a key communications partner and work closely with senior leadership, including leaders for clinical audiences, divisions, and programs.

The Communications Advisor is responsible for supporting the design and implementation of strategies, tactics and content to support high-level system wide communication initiatives across a variety of platforms. Duties include writing, editing, and curating content on different platforms; supporting the production of videos and other digital assets; and ensuring all materials align with organizational strategic business goals. The position works closely with the other departments to coordinate communications and engagement strategies that enhance the organization's reputation at national and regional levels. Additional responsibilities include audience segmentation, ensuring seamless integration of communication tactics across channels, and measurement and performance analysis. The position also involves handling complex project management tasks to ensure timely and effective delivery of communication initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute internal communication strategies and change management plans

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including email marketing, design, and IT to deliver timely and effective messaging

• Write and edit articles, internal announcements, and intranet content following AP style

• Manage communications through SharePoint Online and Microsoft 365 platforms

• Support project communications using project intake tools and platforms such as Asana (or similar project management tools)

• Drive strategic messaging around organizational change — including who is impacted, timing, confidentiality, and readiness

• Partner closely with senior leaders and executives to deliver impactful communication plans

• Think strategically while managing tactical communications in a fast-paced environment

• Lead or support virtual town halls and on-site team events

• Contribute to staff meeting communications and engagement strategies on in-office days

Key Skills:

• Strong writing and editing skills (AP style)

• Experience with intranet and website content management

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint Online

• Experience developing communication plans for change initiatives

• Highly proactive and detail-oriented

• Strategic thinker with the ability to connect day-to-day communications to broader organizational goals

Education

• Bachelor's degree – Business Communications, Journalism, Marketing, Public Relations or related field

Certification/Licensure

• No specific certification or licensure requirements

Experience

• Communications management – 5 years required

• Corporate communications – 5 years required

• Media engagement experience, project management and social media experience preferred

• Prior experience in a healthcare setting preferred

• Strong executive presence and experience collaborating with senior leadership teams preferred

• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities preferred