Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Altarum is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the health of individuals with fewer financial resources and populations disenfranchised by the health care system. They are seeking a Senior Communications Specialist who will contribute to planning, research, writing, and strategy development while managing client relationships and overseeing project activities. The role involves producing high-quality communication materials and collaborating with integrated project teams.
- Responsibilities
- Contribute substantively to planning, research, writing, and strategy development
- Consistently produce high-quality correspondence, communication materials, reports, and other types of materials for internal audiences and clients
- Communicate directly with clients and external partners to implement strategies and tactics
- Develop/review project plans and track project activities, timelines, and quality reviews
- Manage social, paid, and traditional media outreach, including strategy, content development, and analytics
- Contribute substantively to content creation by communicating ideas and working with integrated project teams of designers, writers, and digital strategists to develop creative and digital assets, including videos, websites, infographics, and more
- Provide client service support with regular monitoring and reporting, managing timelines, proofreading, and client touchpoints
- Ensure quality work product of more junior team members
- Collaborate with other team members to address challenges and solve problems proactively
- Attend and contribute substantively to meetings, including taking actionable notes in both internal and external meetings; assist with scheduling and logistics
- Participate in new business process including research and proposal preparation
- Contribute to organic growth
- Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills
- Ability to work collaboratively on a team and with key stakeholders and clients
- Action-oriented, organized, proactive, and adaptable approach to project management
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously
- Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to customer service
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public health, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in communications role(s); health focus required
- Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available
- All work must be performed within the continental U.S. for the duration of employment, unless required by contract
- Ability to work core hours aligned with Eastern Time, unless otherwise approved by your manager
- Remote employees must maintain a dedicated, ergonomically appropriate workspace free from distractions, with reliable internet and a mobile device that supports efficient work
- Government contracting and/or agency experience strongly preferred
- Media relations experience is a plus
- A Ph.D. may be substituted for 3 years of required experience with a master's degree or 4 years with a bachelor's degree
- Benefits
- Competitive Medical, Dental and Optical plans
- Generous Paid Time Off, 8 Company observed holidays plus 3 floating holidays
- Tuition Assistance
- 401K Plan (3% employer contribution plus opportunity for gainsharing)
- Life, AD&D & Disability coverage
- A flexible work environment and more!
- Company Overview
- Altarum is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the health of individuals with fewer financial resources and populations disenfranchised by the health care system. It was founded in 1946, and is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.altarum.org.
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