Director, Health Communications

Job Description

• Serve as day-to-day client contact on diverse health team accounts
• Develop, write and present persuasive strategic plans, messaging and collateral materials tailored to a variety of stakeholders.
• Account and project management, including workplans, setting and meeting deadlines, managing colleague contributors, and monitoring of account budgets and needs
• Generate media outreach strategies and pitch stories on a regular basis.
• Display keen understanding of the health sector and policy environment or significant parts of it, an excellent grasp on healthcare reporting trends, and desire to expand into new areas
• Demonstrate excellent client relations– be responsive, professional, and helpful
• Maintain awareness of emerging issues relevant to clients
• React quickly and prioritize appropriately in response to urgent client requests or developments in the media
• Contribute to new business proposals and pitches
• Collaborate across teams to deliver services in collaboration with other FGS divisions (government relations,advertising,content development, public opinion research, creative design and development)

• A BA/BS degree in a related field and 10-12 years of relevant communications experience, preferably within the health sector
• Experience with crisis or issues management and comfort with complex engagements
• Experience with developing and managing integrated communications campaigns, drawing from multiple disciplines including media relations, government relations, advertising, and public opinion research, in-house or at a public relations agency
• An ability to distill complex technical, legislative, regulatory, legal or other issues into compelling content is essential
• Experience working with coalitions and advocacy groups is a plus
• Experience working with reporters and established media contacts
• A self-starter with a passion for expanding their knowledge and skills
• Strong strategic thinker with understanding of how larger business and public policy landscape impacts clients’ communications abilities and needs
• Experience and ambition for successfully leading efforts to obtain new business is a plus
• A demonstrated capacity for leadership, communication, adaptability, resourcefulness, teamwork and collegiality within a tight-knit team

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and AD&D plans
• 401(k) with company matching contribution
• Technology reimbursement
• Discretionary bonuses
• Paid time off