Senior Communications Strategist

What You'll Do

• Manage planning, research, content, and strategy development 
• Lead work and projects from the conceptual phase to execution and completion, ensuring quality work product 
• Develop project plans and track project activities, timelines, and quality reviews 
• Manage and implement day-to-day client activities across a variety of work streams 
• Be a trusted advisor to clients and external partners who touch the client’s business, as well as with internal project teams 
• Lead content creation by communicating ideas and working with integrated project teams of designers, writers, and digital strategists to develop assets 
• Research and analyze industry and competitor trends and provide insightful recommendations 
• Participate in new business process including research and proposal preparation 
• Contribute to organic growth 
• Able to prioritize and delegate tasks as needed 
• Model and encourage company values 
• Influence decisions and support change 
• Are capable of designing and implementing process improvement efforts 

What You’ll Bring

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Action-oriented, organized, proactive, and adaptable approach to project management 
• Demonstrated track record in building team and client relationships and delivering programs 
• Broad-based exposure to all skill areas, including discipline (e.g., strategic communications, marketing, PR, digital strategy), writing and presentations, and media relations 
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to customer service 


Education and Experience 
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, public health, or related field 
• Government and/or agency experience strongly preferred 
• 5+ years of experience in communications; health focus required
• A Ph.D. may be substituted for 3 years of required experience with a master’s degree or 4 years with a bachelor’s degree

Work Eligibility & Requirements

• Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States; sponsorship is not available.
• All work must be performed within the continental U.S. for the duration of employment, unless required by contract.
• Ability to work core hours aligned with Eastern Time, unless otherwise approved by your manager.
• Remote employees must maintain a dedicated, ergonomically appropriate workspace free from distractions, with reliable internet and a mobile device that supports efficient work.

Where You'll Work

• Remote (with occasional in-person collaboration days)
• If you’re near one of our offices (Arlington, VA; Silver Spring, MD; or Novi, MI), you’ll join us in person one day every other month (6 times per year) for a fun, purpose-driven Collaboration Day. These days are filled with creative energy, meaningful connection, and team brainstorming!
• Non-local employees may be asked to join us on these days at an approved co-working space.