Health Education Media Specialist III

Health Research, Inc. • Albany, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Health Education Media Specialist III will work within the Bureau of Marketing and Creative Communications, Public Affairs Group (PAG) and will develop education and promotional materials; plan and evaluate mass media and promotion campaigns for specific target audiences on various health issues; plan the purchase of advertising time and space of all media; provide technical guidance to subordinate staff; and lead and assess formative market research, as well as evaluation of health education and promotion materials, approaches and techniques. The incumbent will also provide guidance to department staff and local health officials on the application of outreach, promotion and mass media to public health issues, problems and/or needs, and serve as liaison with other state agencies, and public and private groups involved in health education and promotion; and other appropriate related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or advertising or a related field and three years of providing health education and/or developing health promotion materials/media
• OR an associate's degree in a related field and five years of such experience
• OR seven years of such experience
• A master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of such experience
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required
• Reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree in communications, marketing or advertising
• At least three years of experience developing promotional materials in both print media (e.g., brochures, posters, ads,) and digital media (e.g., radio spots and videos)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate difficult technical language in a clear easy to understand manner
• Demonstrated experience writing and editing technical information in plain language
• Demonstrated materials creation from start to finish
• Demonstrated project management skills
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple priorities within tight timeframes
• Demonstrated experience working across teams

Responsibilities

• Develop education and promotional materials
• Plan and evaluate mass media and promotion campaigns for specific target audiences on various health issues
• Plan the purchase of advertising time and space of all media
• Provide technical guidance to subordinate staff
• Lead and assess formative market research, as well as evaluation of health education and promotion materials, approaches and techniques
• Provide guidance to department staff and local health officials on the application of outreach, promotion and mass media to public health issues, problems and/or needs
• Serve as liaison with other state agencies, and public and private groups involved in health education and promotion
• Other appropriate related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support - Assistance is available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan
• Postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level