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Communications Specialist I

Description

The Social Marketing and Communication (SMC) department within FHI 360’s U.S. Programs is a national leader in applying a science-based approach to social marketing and communication to address public health and other challenges in the U.S. SMC currently implements a diverse portfolio of social marketing, public relations, communication, and training and technical assistance projects in the U.S. that are funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health, private associations, and foundations.

In Over the past decades, our team has worked on issues such as HIV prevention and treatment, sexual health, diabetes, obesity prevention, emergency and pandemic preparedness, obesity prevention, sexual health, HIV, cancer, asthma, immunizations, violence prevention, access to health care, and tobacco control and cessation. Samples of our work can be viewed at smcgallery.fhi360.org.

Job Summary

The Communications Specialist I will support various communication and marketing activities and will develop and manage communication products within FHI 360’s Social Marketing and Communication (SMC) Department. Specific responsibilities will include development of informational and promotional materials, including fact sheets, brochures, posters, infographics, website content, and digital products for various audiences. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who is able to quickly get up to speed on new topic areas and issues.

The Communications Specialist I will support primarily the creative development task within SMC’s Health Communication team. The team supports CDC with the implementation of the Let’s Stop HIV Together Campaign, along with other projects within SMC.

Major Responsibilities:

Track the development of informational and promotional materials such as fact sheets, brochures, posters, infographics, website content, and other digital content
Implement promotion plans for CDC products
Draft initial content for technical review that is accurate, compelling, and audience appropriate. Formats include print, web, and social media content on a range of important and emerging public health topics.
Work with multimedia designers to create a range of print and electronic products, including brochures, infographics, reports, media materials, and videos.

Support task managers, project directors, designers, writers, digital strategists, and quality assurance staff to develop a variety of creative and digital assets, message strategy, and key message development.
Coordinate and manage translation services to translate final products into Spanish.
Scan resources and summarize best practices and communication research findings to inform plans and audience understanding.
Coordinate with project team members, vendors, researchers, partners, and clients to meet workflows and timelines.

Participate in research, writing, and strategy development for health communications projects.
Contribute to project communications, such as monthly reports, meeting notes, and progress reports.
Use good judgement to monitor and address issues in a timely manner and keep project management apprised of activity progress.
Participate in SMC business development efforts, including coordinating proposal teams and assembling proposal sections.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or related field with 3 or more years’ experience with social media, health communication, marketing, public relations, advertising, promotion, or other communications methods. Master’s degree preferred.
Experience working in HIV, sexual health, and/or with marginalized populations (including transgender women) a plus
Experience supporting communication projects for US Government clients, State, local health departments or health related non-profit organizations
Spanish-language fluency, both written and spoken, a plus
Demonstrated knowledge of health communication
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, prioritize, and competently manage a variety of activities with multiple deadlines

Experience working in a multi-faceted team that includes communication researchers, consultants, translators, and graphic designers
Demonstrated ability to work in a collegial and collaborative manner with work colleagues and clients
Motivation and willingness to take initiative and full responsibility for selective activities
Ability to solve problems quickly and creatively
Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; experience writing on public health topics
Expertise with Microsoft Office Suite

Pay Equity and Benefits:

The expected hiring salary range for this role is listed below. FHI 360 pay ranges represent national averages that vary by geographic location. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, business sector, and budget.

Base salary is only one component of our offer. FHI 360 contributes 12% of monthly base pay to a money purchase pension plan account. Additionally, all US based staff working full-time, which is calculated at 40 hours/week, receive 18 days of paid vacation per year, 12 sick days per year, and 11 holidays per year. Paid time off is reduced pro rata for employees working less than a full-time schedule.

Hiring Salary Range:  $63,000 – $71,000

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

FHI 360 will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

FHI 360 fosters the strength and health of its workforce through a competitive benefits package, professional development and policies and programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Join our global workforce to make a positive difference for others — and yourself.

FHI 360 staff working in the United States are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, regardless of the type of project or client they serve, or of their employment status (full/part-time, remote, telework, or in-office), unless an accommodation applies.  FHI 360 complies with federal, state, and local laws with regard to accommodations related to this policy. Full vaccination is currently defined as two weeks after the second dose in a two-dose series, such as the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine, or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine. Booster doses are not required at this time.

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