Communications & Advocacy Associate

***Please note: We are looking for candidates with PR agency or relevant experience (ie currently employed as an AAE or AE at a PR Agency) with a demonstrated background in Global Health and/or Development (non-profits, NGOs, etc)
Working at Global Health Strategies means that you’re passionate about social and economic justice and see these goals as inseparable from public health and global development.
You have ambitious, out-of-the-box ideas and know-how to roll up your sleeves and get the job done. You’re always seeking a better solution and the next opportunity to drive change. New challenges wake you up. You may be early in your career, but you’re ready for responsibility and influence.
You believe in the power of human stories and evidence to change hearts and minds, and you’re at home in both worlds. You’re an excellent written communicator. You know that hard work and organization is behind every victory.
Everything is a learning opportunity. You surround yourself with diverse perspectives and people who inspire you to be better. You pay it forward by supporting others. Teams are more seamless, productive, enthusiastic and creative with you on them. For you, no job is too big, no task too small.
You want a job that’s not a 9-to-5 obligation, but a purpose-driven environment with great people (and the occasional office-wide lip sync video). And we would be thrilled to have you.
This role is based in New York City, with an expectation of 3 days per week in the office.
About the Role

Our Associates are exceptional researchers and content producers. As the backbones of their teams, they know how execute effectively while bringing fresh ideas to their work. Specific responsibilities include:
Communications

Making complex concepts accessible and actionable

to a wide audience through key messages, fact sheets, social media posts and creative digital materials
Getting journalists excited

about an issue or announcement by identifying the right media contacts, drafting compelling pitches and press releases and maintaining relationships
Elevating the voice and expertise of high-level influencers

by writing opinion pieces at key moments, prepping them for interviews, drafting speeches and talking points for events
Following and tracking trends

in media coverage, key announcements, new evidence and high-level conversations that may impact priority global health challenges
Advocacy

Identifying strategic moments and new champions

to influence target stakeholders and amplify our clients’ strategic goals
Getting partners on the same page

through careful coordination, relationship management and message alignment
Getting partners, influencers and decision-makers in the same place

by supporting high-level events, including identifying invitees and speakers, developing agendas or presentations, and managing the logistics
Building new coalitions of support for an issue

with dedicated outreach, organization and relationship management
Following and tracking trends

in global health policies and funding opportunities
Client/Project Management

Keeping tabs on all the moving pieces

of your work and the broader project, often in a fast-paced environment
Over-communicating

with managers on progress and challenges
Liaising

with and supporting clients and key partners
Tracking

project team monthly activities and account deliverables
Organizing

team calendars and travel logistics
Increasing your efficiency

as you become familiar with the team, work and issue area
Attending

events and meetings with senior management on behalf of clients
Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree
Current related experience at a PR Agency as an AAE or AE
1-3 years of continuous work experience in communications
Microsoft Office proficiency
Valuable Qualifications

Foreign language skills (French or Spanish, in particular, are a plus but not required)
International work experience
Communications, public relations or journalism experience
Public health, global development or campaign experience
Master’s degree in a related field
Experience with Adobe Suite of creative tools (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop) or Canva
NYC Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000
Resumes submitted with a cover letter will be reviewed with priority

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