Associate, Healthcare Strategic Communications and Public Affairs

Signal Group • Washington, DC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Signal Group is looking for a creative, proactive, and detail-oriented Communications Associate to join our dynamic team and support our impactful health care client portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your public relations and public affairs skills, contribute to meaningful campaigns, and advance your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Requirements

• 1+ years of relevant experience in a PR agency, in-house communications role, or government communications.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively, especially under deadline pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to use research to develop actionable insights for client programs and identify growth opportunities.
• Technology savvy, with proficiency in social media platforms, the Microsoft Suite, and familiarity with PR/communications tools (e.g., Muck Rack, Hootsuite/Talkwalker, AI tools, Google Analytics, TV Eyes).
• Proven experience with media pitching, fostering reporter engagement, and conducting media monitoring.
• Experience in developing engaging social media content and comprehensive press materials.
• Impeccable understanding of AP style, highly detail-oriented, and approach each task with diligence and precision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in health care, public health, HIV and cancer work a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough research, analysis and media monitoring to uncover insights that shape powerful communication strategies for our healthcare clients.
• Develop a wide range of high-quality written materials, including press releases, articles, social media content, client reports, and presentations for multi-channel campaigns.
• Support the execution of innovative PR and communication campaigns from concept through to completion, including media relations and reporter engagement.
• Provide administrative support to keep accounts on track, including managing note taking, action items, scheduling requests, and serving as a reliable point of contact for clients, understanding their needs, providing regular updates, and building strong relationships.
• Track, measure, and analyze campaign performance and project metrics, delivering actionable insights for optimization and future success.
• Stay current with policy news, industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in public relations and digital communications.

Benefits

• 100% Medical, Dental and Vision coverage by Signal, and membership to OneMedical
• Time off including generous vacation, holidays, sick time, and winter holiday closure
• Paid parental leave and bereavement leave
• 401(k) with an employer contribution
• Quarterly and annual bonus opportunity and incentives for business generation
• Cellular service stipend
• Public transportation benefits
• Free lunch Thursday (FLT), birthday donations to a charity of your choice, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed