***Please note: We are looking for candidates with PR agency or relevant experience (internship) with a demonstrated background in Global Health and/or Development (non-profits, NGOs, etc)***
If you are an upcoming or recent graduate who is entrepreneurial, innovative, and passionate about improving global health through communications and advocacy, the Global Health Strategies (GHS) Junior Associate role offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and learning.
The GHS team is comprised of exceptional communicators, content producers and collaborators who know how to execute efficiently while bringing fresh ideas to their work. They also bring a sense of humor and enjoy having fun.
This role is based in New York City, with an expectation of 3 days per week in the office.
About the position
Junior Associates work closely with GHS staff to assist in the design and implementation of communications and advocacy strategies for a range of issues in global health. Junior Associates will spend the majority of their time supporting meaningful client work and are also provided opportunities for training, development, and career growth.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the research and writing of strategy memos, media materials and issue briefs
Monitor and analyze media coverage and advocate conversations about global health issues
Provide logistics support for conferences, meetings and events that GHS organizes on behalf of clients
Manage databases of global health media, policymakers and opinion leaders
Assist GHS staff with project management (e.g., drafting meeting minutes, updating work plans, tracking budgets)
Training and development
Weekly support with a manager; monthly mentorship with member of the GHS senior management team
Access to skills trainings, reading list, and lunch and learns with leaders in the global health field
Potential sponsorship to attend global health events in NYC
Opportunity to become an expert on a particular issue within global health
Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Communications, Journalism, Global Health, or International Policy
Experience (internship) at a PR agency or related agency
Clear, concise, and effective communicator and writer
Entrepreneurial, innovative, and passionate about improving global health
Demonstrated experience with communications and advocacy on digital media platforms is a big plus
Valuable Experience
Internship in a communications or social media capacity at a Global Health organization
Leadership positions on campus
NYC Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000
Resumes submitted with a cover letter will be reviewed with priority
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Junior Associate, Communications & Advocacy
Global Health Strategies · New York, NY, USA ·
- Pay:
- $50,000-$55,000/yr
- Job type:
- Full Time
About Global Health Strategies
Global Health Strategies (GHS) uses advocacy, communications and policy analysis to advance issues and power campaigns that improve health and wellbeing around the world. We work across some of the world’s most dynamic regions to enable policy innovations, mobilize resources and build political will, engaging global and local audiences to drive change.
At the heart of our work is the vision of a world where everyone, no matter where they live, has the chance to live a healthy life. We are helping to achieve this goal by working with clients to promote research and development for urgently needed medicines, advocate for services on behalf of at-risk populations, and strengthen the most vulnerable health systems so that they can stand resilient in the face of modern threats.
Our offices are in New York, New Delhi, Nairobi, Johannesburg, Rio de Janeiro and Beijing and we support work in diverse countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. Our clients include foundations, industry, NGOs, government agencies, academic institutions and product development partnerships.