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Senior Digital Media Advisor - Hybrid

Sentara
life insurance, paid time off, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k), 403(b), remote work
United States, Virginia, Virginia Beach
3509 Virginia Beach Boulevard (Show on map)
Sep 11, 2025
City/State Virginia Beach, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sr Communications Advisor The 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 Sentara, 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, have the ability to 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.Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or related field required (Master's Degree preferred) with eight to ten 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. Must be willing to travel. Education Bachelor's Leve Degree- Communications, journalism, or related field required Master's Degree preferred Certification/Licensure no specific certification or licensure requirements Experience 8-10 years experience in the following Public Relations or 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. Must be willing to travel. Hybrid Virginia 1300 Sentara Park Communications 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 ifestablished 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.