Senior Healthcare Communications Strategist

NC Health Affiliates LLC DBA Blue Cross NC; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The opportunity to work at the cutting

Work-life balance, flexibility, and

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Parental leave and support plus

Career development programs and

401k match including an annual company

Job summary

Blue Cross NC in Durham is seeking a Senior Communications Advisor to partner with business leaders, shaping strategies and messaging to support enterprise priorities and protect the organization’s reputation. The role requires deep issues management expertise, strong business acumen, and exceptional communications skills within the health care landscape.

You will anticipate risks, collaborate with communications colleagues, and provide strategic counsel to navigate complex decisions, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree required; in lieu of degree, 7+ years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Advise leaders on strategic communications, shaping messaging and engagement plans.
• Identify risks and opportunities across health care and regulatory environments; prepare leadership for media interviews and stakeholder discussions.
• Develop proactive communications, narratives, plans, FAQs, and Q&A documents; lead issues management and crisis readiness.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Issues management

Communications expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree

Job description

Blue Cross NC in Durham is seeking a Senior Communications Advisor to partner with business leaders, shaping strategies and messaging to support enterprise priorities and protect the organization’s reputation. The role requires deep issues management expertise, strong business acumen, and exceptional communications skills within the health care landscape.

You will anticipate risks, collaborate with communications colleagues, and provide strategic counsel to navigate complex decisions, including