Senior Strategic Communications Advisor – Fixed Term Contractor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Enhance the public profile of Surgo Health's research in maternal and mental health through the end of 2027.

• Identify and highlight significant findings from research reports, preparing them for media and social channels.

• Create executive summaries designed for the CEO and board members.

• Develop state-specific rollout plans that integrate data with insights from youth lived experiences.

• Lead the communications campaign for the launch of the Youth Thriving Framework and Score.

• Formulate and implement an annual communications and marketing strategy that aligns with research releases, launch events, and partner priorities.

• Manage and coordinate the communications calendar.

• Oversee social media content planning for initiatives related to maternal and mental health.

• Provide guidance on online assets and ensure consistent messaging across various platforms.

• Conduct SEO audits and enhancements for the Youth Mental Health Tracker website.

• Organize launch events, partner engagements, conference activities, and in-person events.

• Lead submissions for abstracts and panels, securing speaking opportunities for researchers and leaders.

• Assist in convenings in both the US and UK.

• Plan and promote the National Youth Wellbeing Data Challenge.

• Develop and execute a media strategy that includes journalist outreach, story angles, press releases, media pitches, and maintaining relationships with reporters.

• Monitor news cycles to identify opportunities for newsjacking.

• Create press kits, key messages, talking points, and prepare spokespersons.

• Ensure a consistent, evidence-based editorial voice across all communications.

• Write and refine updates for funders, briefing memos, proposal content, and concept descriptions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in communications.

• Proven success in earned media/PR and social media strategy.

• Experience in securing press coverage.

• Pre-existing relationships with health, women's health, and mental health journalists and key decision-makers are highly beneficial.

• Proficient in creating and strategizing social media content across multiple platforms.

• Exceptional writing and editing capabilities.

• Ability to convert technical or data-intensive content into clear, engaging narratives for the public.

• Experience writing press releases, pitches, and talking points.

• Grant or funder writing experience is an advantage.

• Capacity to work with evidentiary research and named data sources and statistics.

• A genuine interest in maternal health, women's health, and/or youth mental health.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with subject-matter experts in research, product development, and behavioral science.

• Experience in a fast-paced, mission-driven organization is preferred.

• Independent contractor/consultant status is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual performance-based bonuses may be available.

• Equity options may be offered if applicable.

• Competitive salary based on market benchmarks.

• Flexible time commitment ranging from part-time to full-time for the right candidate.

• Remote-friendly or fully remote work arrangements.

• No travel is expected.