Senior Manager, Health Public Affairs

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communications programs and public affairs and issue advocacy campaigns across earned, owned and paid media for corporate, coalition and trade association clients, with a focus on the health sector.
• Track health policy, political, cultural and media developments; translate emerging issues and risks into timely insights and recommendations for clients, partnering with senior leaders to provide clear, actionable counsel.
• Lead day-to-day client relationships and account operations, including workplans, deliverables, timelines and budgets, and major client assignments, including executive messaging, positioning and thought leadership in support of business and reputation goals..
• Develop earned-first media strategies and craft compelling narratives and materials—including press releases, op-eds, pitches, messaging, Q&A, briefings and social content—to support corporate, public affairs and issues management communications.
• Build and sustain relationships with journalists and other relevant stakeholders, and conduct proactive media outreach to advance client narratives and objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and agency partners to deliver cohesive, integrated campaign work.
• Coach and mentor junior team members through hands-on guidance, feedback and opportunities to take on greater responsibility.
• Contribute to new business development, including identifying opportunities, developing proposals and supporting pitches.

Requirements

• 6 – 8 years of professional experience in communications and public affairs.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in integrated communications and health policy.
• A resilient mindset, deep curiosity and healthy sense of humor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to confidently engage with and provide counsel to clients, establishing yourself as a trusted driver of work.
• A talent for building strong relationships and working effectively across multiple teams and disciplines.
• Experience engaging media, with a track record of delivering successful earned media campaigns.
• A sharp, solutions-oriented mindset focused on meeting deadlines, managing budgets, and delivering measurable results.