Communications Manager, 40 Hours, Global Health Equity

Summary:

To accomplish its ambitious mission, the Center for Integration Science provides technical, policy, advocacy, and financing support for national NCDI poverty commissions in Network countries as they progress through a four-phase theory of change. This theory of change starts with situation analysis and ultimately leads to the implementation of PEN-Plus at a national scale.

• Write feature stories, news briefs, announcements, and reports that tell patient, caregiver, and clinic stories; recognize the Center’s and Network’s achievements, research findings, and program outcomes; and publicize major events
• Work collaboratively with the Communications Director, the Center’s research team, and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital’s Office of Strategic Communications to identify, craft, and disseminate media releases on scientific findings, major grants, programmatic initiatives, and other significant research-related news, and to prepare complementary multimedia packages
• With the Communications Director, manage contractors and freelancers producing media assets for the Center and the Network (including photographers, videographers, and writers)
• Provide writing, editing, and production support as needed to update and enhance the Center’s and Network’s websites
• Develop and maintain an ongoing calendar of traditional and digital media opportunities to establish an effective communications drumbeat to garner attention for PEN-Plus
• Develop, maintain, and customize media lists
• Work with other Advancement Team members to manage the Network’s social media channels
• Work with the Communications Director to build an active and effective network of communicators across partner organizations to help raise the profile of PEN-Plus internationally

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, journalism, public health, international relations, or another related field
• A minimum of 5–7 years of experience working in communications, preferably in the health, higher education, or nongovernmental organization sector
• A passion for promoting global health equity
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders in a multicultural environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software
• Familiarity with updating and maintaining websites using WordPress or other content management systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree, ideally in science communications, healthcare communications, or a related field
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator
• Previous experience working in media relations

Skills/Abilities/Competencies:

• Excellent writing skills, with the ability to share a strong portfolio of samples
• Demonstrated track record of translating complex subjects into interesting and compelling narratives for nontechnical audiences
• Strong and effective oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills
• The ability to collaborate effectively with people from various cultural, language, and educational backgrounds
• The ability to use communication and software tools to structure and implement effective project management
• A track record of successful projects completed both independently and collaboratively
• A meticulous attention to detail

This is a hybrid remote position in a fast-paced and exciting environment. We are seeking a self-motivated individual who is comfortable working independently and as a part of a dynamic team

Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.