Communications Strategist

Virginia AG; Manassas, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Plans / FSAs

Education Support

Job summary

UVA Health is seeking a Communications Strategist to serve as a trusted advisor to leaders and stakeholders across the organization. You will develop and execute strategies that support objectives, change initiatives, and employee engagement through internal communications programs.

You will lead content creation for newsletters, leadership messaging, and employee stories, while managing editorial calendars and coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure consistent branding and timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing.
• 3+ years of relevant experience; 5 years in corporate/internal communications preferred.
• Licensure: None.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, and distribution of internal newsletters and employee communications.
• Create compelling content including articles, announcements, leadership messaging, employee stories, email campaigns, multimedia content, scripts, and profiles.
• Manage editorial calendars, communication planning tools, and content workflows to ensure timely and effective messaging.
• Partner with leaders, administrators, and department stakeholders to identify communication needs and develop strategic communication plans.
• Use Salesforce Marketing Cloud and other communication tools to deliver targeted communications to diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with marketing strategy, media relations, digital content, and social teams to maintain messaging alignment and brand consistency.
• Support organizational change management initiatives through thoughtful communication planning and execution.
• Coordinate communications for events, presentations, leadership initiatives, and organizational programs.
• Contribute to crisis and emergency communications efforts when needed.
• Identify and elevate meaningful stories that celebrate team members, achievements, and moments of pride.

Skills

Content creation

Editorial calendars

Stakeholder engagement

Messaging & storytelling

Change management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Content management systems

Job description

The Role

As a Communications Strategist, you will serve as a trusted communications advisor and strategic partner to leaders and stakeholders across UVA Community Health. You'll develop and execute communication strategies that support organizational objectives, change initiatives, employee engagement efforts, and internal communications programs.

In this position, you will:

• Lead the planning, development, and distribution of internal newsletters and employee communications.
• Create compelling content including articles, announcements, leadership messaging, employee stories, email campaigns, multimedia content, scripts, and profiles
• Manage editorial calendars, communication planning tools, and content workflows to ensure timely and effective messaging.
• Partner with leaders, administrators, and department stakeholders to identify communication needs and develop strategic communication plans.
• Use Salesforce Marketing Cloud and other communication tools to deliver targeted communications to diverse audiences.
• Collaborate closely with marketing strategy, media relations, digital content, and social media teams to maintain messaging alignment and brand consistency.
• Support organizational change management initiatives through thoughtful communication planning and execution.
• Coordinate communications for events, presentations, leadership initiatives, and organizational programs.
• Contribute to crisis and emergency communications efforts when needed.
• Identify and elevate meaningful stories that celebrate team members, achievements, and moments of pride across the organization.

Why UVA Health

UVA Health is one of the nation's leading academic health systems recognized for advancing patient care, innovation, education, and community impact. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to a mission-driven organization where communication plays a vital role in connecting teams and supporting healthcare excellence.

What makes this opportunity especially compelling

• Make a visible impact across a healthcare system serving communities throughout Northern Virginia and Culpeper.
• Help shape employee engagement, organizational culture, and leadership communications that influence thousands of team members.
• Serve as a strategic advisor, not simply a content creator, partnering directly with leaders and stakeholders.
• Gain exposure to high-impact communications work including change management, executive communications, crisis communications, employee engagement, and organizational storytelling.
• Join a collaborative, innovative, and highly respected communications team that values creativity, adaptability, and initiative.
• Work in a healthcare environment where your communication helps support the people delivering life-changing care every day.
• Enjoy a hybrid work model, with a minimum of two days on-site each week and opportunities for meaningful in-person collaboration and engagement.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a communications professional who wants to expand their influence, strengthen their strategic communications expertise, and contribute to an organization with a powerful mission and significant community impact. Please note that this position is in Manassas.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field such as English, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing.
• Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience. 5 years relevant years in corporate communications, internal communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field preferred.
• Licensure: None.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The pay range for this role is $48,462.00 - $96,925.00 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and Education Support

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children’s hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.