Responsibilities

• Oversee a multi-disciplinary team of communications professionals and subject matter experts (SMEs) supporting a high-profile industry-led public awareness campaign.
• Serve as the lead point of contact for the client responsible for executing requests and managing overall program delivery.
• Work collaboratively with team leads and SMEs responsible for campaign strategy and delivery and evaluation ; work closely with managers to develop and administer budgets, commitments, plans and schedules, staffing, and other contract management requirements.
• Advise the client on strategic planning for integrated marketing efforts, ensuring alignment with client objectives and priorities .
• Manage relationships with senior-level clients and industry stakeholders to ensure programmatic success, buy-in, and client satisfaction, adjusting course when needed and maintaining an agile approach to program execution.
• Oversee and review deliverables and campaign material to ensure quality control and alignment with the client’s vision.
• Launch and monitor campaign pulses across multiple channels, including digital marketing, social media, paid media, and public relations.
• Provide regular updates to stakeholders, including team members, clients, or management, on campaign progress and key performance indicators.
• Prepare post-campaign reports, including detailed analysis of results, lessons learned, and recommendations for future campaigns.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, or a relevant field.
• At least 7 years of experience leading public health marketing and communications efforts, managing large-scale campaigns, outreach and engagement programs U.S. Citizenship required (required by our clients for the position)

Preferred

• Ability and experience communicating effectively (speaking and writing) to diverse audiences to convey public health -related processes, problems, and solutions.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or related certifications
• Master’s degree in communications, public health, social sciences, business, or associated disciplines a plus
• Experience with public health program/project management (with a focus on topics such as maternal and child health, emergency services, program member recruitment and retention, substance abuse prevention, mental health support, and XYZ
• Knowledge of Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Texas Department of State Health Services culture and processes
• Experience with earned media and press operations, issues management
• Experience with media buying and paid social strategies.
• Experience working in an agency environment or with clients.
• Prior award-winning campaign experience a plus