Health Communication Manager
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At Fors Marsh Group (FMG), an applied research and strategy application firm located in Northern Virginia, we combine the power of science and strategy to improve people’s lives. Each day, we work with institutions and organizations to understand or influence behavior, drive action on a national or global scale, and create a positive impact on the world.
Our team of social scientists and communications professionals are dedicated to helping federal and private organizations find meaning through research and create significant impact through its application. From planning, developing and executing digital properties and social media channels for a branch of the United States Military, to providing the complete range of marketing communication services to a major federal agency focused on health and human services, our team of highly skilled professionals work to fully understand each marketing challenge and develop outreach strategies that create positive change.
We are currently seeking an experienced, skilled and organized Health Communication Manager to join our marketing and outreach team. The Health Communication Manager will provide expertise in project management, marketing, communications, public health and social marketing campaigns. The selected candidate will also apply this expertise to the pursuit of new business, namely coordinating the development of and writing sections for proposals and client requests for response.
FMG offers a fast-paced, intellectually rich environment—driven by exceeding our clients’ goals, on deadline, at all times. We take pride in our background and success working with federal agencies and are looking for a candidate that is motivated by personal and corporate growth, driven to meet internal and external goals by understanding and applying strategic communication and marketing principles and tactics to public affairs and issue campaigns.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement public health and social marketing strategic communication and campaign plans and lead project teams to accomplish plan objectives.
- Lead and participate in federal health business development activities.
- Implement tools and tactics to execute public health communication plans. This could include developing a range of content, coordinating with graphic design, writing/editing and web development teams, managing social media calendars and channels, etc.
- Establish and track marketing metrics, conduct analysis and produce reports.
- Present and communicate complex public health programs and strategies in concise, digestible way
- Plan and manage meetings and events on behalf of the client.
Qualifications:
- Experience 5-7 years in health communication strategy/strategic planning at an agency/consulting firm, in-house agency or client side.
- Experience in federal health business development including planning, writing, and coordinating.
- Experience in event management and marketing.
- Experience supporting all facets of a public health communication and marketing plans including strategy development, media outreach, social media marketing, partnership development, and project management.
- Excellent organization, writing, editing and oral communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills - dynamic on phone & in-person
- Strong project management skills
- Self-motivated
- Strong listening skills
- Confidently leads meetings with client and internal teams
- Previous experience with federal health campaigns/initiatives preferred.
We Offer:
- Significant growth opportunities
- A highly collegial and intellectually stimulating work environment
- Highly competitive benefit/compensation package
FMG Is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity