The Communications Specialist supports Augusta Health’s internal and organizational communication initiatives through content development, stakeholder messaging, newsletters, employee communications, and communication coordination. This position works collaboratively across departments to support enterprise communication needs and organizational engagement.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- High School Diploma required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
- Professional certifications related to marketing, communications, public relations, digital strategy, or project management preferred.
- Minimum of three years of experience in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or related field required.
- Healthcare system experience preferred.
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills.
- Experience working in fast-paced environments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and communication technologies.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Essential Job Duties:
- Develops and distributes internal & external communication materials and organizational announcements.
- Supports employee communications, newsletters, and leadership messaging initiatives.
- Coordinates communication requests from assigned departments and stakeholders.
- Assists with content development for intranet, email, and internal communication platforms.
- Supports communication planning and implementation activities.
- Ensures messaging consistency and adherence to Augusta Health brand standards.
- Collaborates with Marketing, Public Relations, and Digital teams on communication initiatives.
- Maintains communication calendars and project timelines.
- Assists with proofreading, editing, and quality review of communication materials.
Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include:
- Generous paid time off to promote work life balance
- Competitive Pay
- Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Free onsite parking
- Tuition reimbursement
- Onsite childcare
Company Information:
Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient services which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations.
Equal Opportunity:
Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.
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Skills Required
- High School Diploma
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Business Administration, or related field
- Professional certifications related to marketing, communications, public relations, digital strategy, or project management
- Minimum of three years of experience in communications, marketing, journalism, public relations, or related field
- Healthcare system experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and communication technologies
- Strong communication, organizational, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
What We Do
Nestled in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Augusta Health is among the finest community hospitals in America. Our patients receive an exceptional level of care, reassured that their loved ones and visitors have many amenities available within the hospital so they can all be comfortable while staying close during difficult times. Augusta Health opened in 1994 to continue a tradition of personalized care with small-town hospitality that began more than 50 years with predecessor hospitals in Staunton and Waynesboro, Virginia. Today, our highly trained physicians and staff use state-of-the-art technology to provide superlative care with warmth and compassion.
