Senior Communications Advisor

City/State

Doral, FL

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Sentara Health Plan AvMed in Doral is looking to hire a Senior Communication Advisor;

The Senior Communications Advisor is responsible for developing, implementing and managing communications planning and public relations initiatives to build community and constituent support, and enhance Sentara's national, statewide, regional and local reputation.

This position is responsible for developing proactive strategies and tactics for early identification of potential and emerging issues that may impact AvMed and will engage the appropriate multi-disciplinary stakeholders to manage emerging issues before they become rallying points for external constituencies and will support crisis and disaster communications. The position is required to work closely with organizational leaders, could self-manage and lead projects from conception to completion. Must have direct and regular media contacts and relationships. Responsible for the development and implementation of strategic internal communications strategies and plans, including executive support.

Must have experience communicating and handling issues in the digital and social media space and have strong project management skills.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or related field (required)
• (Master's Degree (preferred)
  
  
  

Experience:

• 8 to 10 years’ experience in public relations, corporate communications, or integrated communications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of digital communications, media engagement, strategic communications planning, project management, budget tracking.
• Strong knowledge of incident, issues and crisis communications management in both traditional and social media spaces, preferably at a multi-unit/geographically dispersed, complex business. Knowledge of health care delivery is desired.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
  
  
  

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.
  
  
  

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.