Sentara Healthcare is recruiting for an experienced communications professional to assume the role of Internal Communications Consultant. This role will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic internal communications plan. Essential responsibilities:
- Evaluates and measures the effectiveness of internal communications.
- Oversees internal communications to ensure consistent messages and brand standards.
- Reviews mass communication to employees prior to distribution.
- Writes, edits and disseminates communication to employees on corporate initiatives, policies and company-wide announcements.
- Assists with communication and marketing of new HR programs, products, and services.
- Assists with change communication (i.e. comp changes.)
- Acts as a resource for internal communications.
- Proactively identifies ways to enhance policies, handbook, materials (i.e. orientation.)
- Proactively works with cross functional teams to develop appropriate communication messages and delivery strategy.
- Assists with developing various presentations (i.e. Semi-annual, Sr. Leader, etc.) and talking points for senior organizational leaders for meetings, etc.
- Integral member of the HR Leadership team.
- Integral member of the Corporate Communications team.
- Assists with applications for Employer of Choice or other designations, as appropriate.
- Attends weekly Corporate Communications Team meetings and monthly System Development team meetings.
Qualifications include a required Bachelor's degree in Communications or related field, with Master's Preferred, plus a minimum of 5 years of experience focused on internal communications, which includes developing, implementing, and monitoring internal communication strategies, preferably in a large or mid-sized organization.
The successful candidate will be creative and flexible, with excellent oral and written communication skills, expertise in planning, marketing, relationship building and time management and strong computer skills.
To apply for the position, please visit www.sentara.com and look for Req No. 17081.
