Communications Specialist (Executive Communications) at University of Virginia | Charlottesville, VA | $60K/yr – $72K/yr

University of Virginia

Communications Specialist (Executive Communications)

Charlottesville, VA (Unknown)

$60K/yr – $72K/yrMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own end to end executive communications, coordinating planning, editorial flow, and publication across internal and external channels with cross functional alignment.

Editorial flow governance for executive communications.
Plan and publish messages, talking points, and videos for UVA Health leaders while coordinating schedules and events.
Maintain leadership social presence and ensure alignment with the org wide strategy.

Job Description

Supports internal and external communications strategies to achieve specific, measurable goals, ensuring needs of executive communications plans are met aligned with system priorities.

Editorial flow and copy governance for executive communications.
Plan, develop, and publish internal and external communications for UVA Health and UVA Medical Center leaders, including but not limited to correspondence, talking points, and videos.
Coordinate and assist with in-person and virtual events for leaders, including providing talking points and other preparation.
Maintains social media presence for leaders and collaborates with social media team to ensure executives' social media presence aligns with organization's broader social media strategy.
Serves as first point-of-contact for certain communications platforms, as assigned. Responds to emails and phone calls as needed.
Ensures compliance with editorial guidelines and visual standards.
Measurment of executive communications initiatives.

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field such as English, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing.
Experience: At least two years of experience in corporate or executive communications, internal communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field.
Licensure: None.

Emerging understanding of both the communications profession and project management.

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

University of Virginia

The University of Virginia was founded in 1819 as the model for modern universities that has since been emulated all over the world. After 200 years, this iconic institution of higher learning endures because it is fully immersed in meeting the greatest challenges of our time, day in and day out. It’s how we fulfill our animating purpose – to serve. UVA is Virginia’s flagship institution of higher learning, perennially ranked as one of the best public universities in the nation. Having the best public college financial aid package and the highest graduation rate in the nation, UVA offers a life-changing return on investment for students from all backgrounds. We promote access so a meritocracy of talent can participate in shaping our society. The revolutionary vision of an Academical Village has evolved to 12 Schools, each providing leadership in its field and attracting world-class talent. The University is the largest employer in the region and is a catalyst for growth across the Commonwealth, generating an annual economic impact of $5.9 billion. Ultimately, we prepare students to be citizen-leaders who themselves are guided by empathy, integrity, and truth. We believe that doing what you do best, for the benefit of others, is where greatness comes from. Which is why, at the University of Virginia, we strive to be great and good in all we do. #GreatandGood #UVA

Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

16K employees (799 in marketing)

virginia.edu