Marketing Communications Specialist

Lynchburg, VA (Hybrid)

$62K/yr – $94K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own internal and external communications strategy to inform and align staff with organizational priorities, leading newsletters, intranet content, meeting communications, and channel development while collaborating cross-functionally with IT, HR, Operations, Marketing, Legal, clinical teams, and leadership.

  • Lead key internal communications efforts and project communication plans
  • Translate complex information into clear, audience-centered messages
  • Partner with stakeholders across departments to uphold brand and values

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Centra's Marketing Team is seeking a Communications Specialist to develop clear, engaging, and timely communications that help employees stay informed, connected, and aligned with organizational priorities.
  • This role will lead key internal communication efforts, including newsletters, intranet content, meeting communications, project communication plans, messaging, and channel development, while also supporting media relations, external communication, and community engagement.
  • The ideal candidate is an excellent writer and collaborator who can manage multiple projects, build strong relationships with partners across Information Technology, Human Resources, Operations, Marketing, Legal, clinical teams, and service line leadership, and translate complex information into messages that are accurate, accessible, and aligned with our brand and values.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or a related discipline.
  • Minimum of three years of relevant experience in communications, public relations, internal communications, corporate communications, or a related field.
  • Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear, audience-centered messages.
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with multiple teams, disciplines, departments, and levels of leadership.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to build collaborative relationships with subject matter experts, leaders, and project partners.
  • Experience developing communication plans, newsletters, intranet content, presentations, talking points, FAQs, and multi-channel messages.
  • Strong project management, organization, time management, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, work within tight timeframes, and adapt to changing needs.
  • Self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
  • Flexibility to attend meetings, events, or functions outside standard business hours as needed

Centra Health

Your partner in living your best life: That is the role Centra proudly yet humbly assumes, both as an organization and as an employer. Caring for people in the community—both within and beyond our walls—is not only what Centra does, but it is also central to who we are. We care for our patients and team members like we would care for our own friends and family. Because that is what we are.Founded in 1987 and based in Lynchburg, Centra is a regional, nonprofit healthcare system serving more than half a million people across central and southside Virginia. Our established network of facilities and services includes four hospitals, five medical centers, a nationally award-winning cardiovascular care center, and a cancer center, as well as 15 primary care and various specialty practices as part of our Centra Medical Group. We also offer a wide range of senior, post-acute, and mental health care services.Our breadth and depth of care means a wide array of meaningful opportunities for you to realize a meaningful career with Centra. As part of our inclusive, multidisciplinary team, you will be empowered to be you. We will listen carefully to you and get to know you well. We want to understand your hopes, goals and dreams. We want to do our part so you can be your very best, as you define it. This is true whether you are a patient, a caregiver, or a member of the communities we serve.

Founded in 1987
Lynchburg, Virginia, USA
3.7K employees (28 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$62K/yr – $94K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
20 (1% of company)
Median Tenure
4.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
91.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
48.2%
Direct
44.4%
Referral
6.1%
Social
0.6%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3.7K

Marketing Communications Specialist

Centra Health · Lynchburg, VA · Hybrid