Communications Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Design and manage communication and engagement strategies that effectively share information, enhance stakeholder involvement, and align with client goals.

• Oversee the planning and implementation of integrated communication campaigns, which include message creation, change management efforts, social marketing activities, and omnichannel communication methodologies.

• Offer strategic advice to clients and project teams regarding communication best practices, audience engagement, and content creation.

• Direct media relations and external outreach efforts across various projects, including the formulation of media strategies, building press and stakeholder relationships, developing pitches, media engagement, and monitoring/reporting on outreach effectiveness.

• Guide the creation and quality assessment of a diverse array of communication products, such as communication plans, newsletters, social media content, blogs, feature articles, presentations, talking points, speeches, fact sheets, marketing materials, email campaigns, reports, and technical communications.

• Spearhead stakeholder engagement initiatives aimed at broadening client reach, fortifying relationships, and enhancing audience participation.

• Develop and oversee project timelines for communication initiatives, coordinating resources and team efforts to ensure timely delivery and adherence to deadlines.

• Supervise team members, manage assignments, track time, and resolve issues. Accountable for quality, performance management, and training.

• Create and uphold quality review processes for communication and engagement deliverables.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, communications, business, or related fields.

• 6+ years of relevant experience; additional education may substitute for experience.

• 2+ years of project management experience.

• 2+ years of supervisory experience.

• Proficiency in content development, including the ability to simplify complex scientific information for diverse audiences and adaptability across formats like web, social media, and technical writing.

• Experience in health communications strategy and planning, including campaign development, change management, message formulation, and omnichannel strategies.

• Relevant experience leading projects and teams, assigning tasks, implementing quality review processes for all deliverables, and ensuring timely follow-up on others’ work to meet deadlines.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for direct interactions with clients, colleagues, and leadership, as well as for producing high-quality, client-ready deliverables.

• Proactively aligns work with organizational objectives by collecting and sharing vital information, identifying necessary adjustments, and keeping decision-makers informed as required.

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office productivity software and collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.

• Previous experience supporting federal government agencies and/or foundational knowledge of government regulations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive pay.

• Exceptional benefits.

• Programs that promote work/life balance and cater to personalized preferences.