Public Health Communications Manager

Heluna Health • Richmond, CA

4d • $208,008

About The Position

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) seeks a Public Health Communication Manager to provide strategic communications support and project management to the Department's Office of Communications. CDPH plays a vital role in protecting the health and safety of Californians through the delivery of essential public health services, including infectious disease control, emergency preparedness, laboratory testing capacity, and immunization programs. The Public Health Communication Manager will support the development of vital and rapid communications to the public and will help advance the Department's mission of protecting the health and safety of Californians through essential public health communications and services. Salary up to $208,008.00 annually depending on experience and qualifications. Must submit resume along with application.

Requirements

• Background in public health, communications, behavioral health, or related discipline.
• Experience with strategic communications planning for large organizations or public agencies.
• Knowledge of misinformation trends and strategies to address them.
• Skilled in media relations, digital and social media, outreach and education, familiar with best practices for reaching target audiences.
• Familiarity with California's public health landscape, including agencies, partners, and community networks.
• Experience developing or supporting community outreach programs.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, Public Relations, English or related field AND­ at least three years of experience in the development, maintenance, evaluation, implementation, and coordination of a public information program or professional experience as a communication's project manager within a public health or government organization.
• Knowledge of current public health issues
• Project management abilities, and skilled in working in project management platforms such as Asana

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in digital and social media, media relations, public health communications, project management, or related fields.
• Proven ability to translate complex scientific or health-related information into clear, accessible public messages.
• Experience supporting emergency or crisis communications.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including government agencies, community organizations, and subject-matter experts.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Office of Communications and management team in the development, implementation, and facilitation of ongoing public health communications efforts.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure messaging supports the Department's broader public health mission.
• Work with program subject matter experts and relevant stakeholders to translate complex health and epidemiological data into clear, public-facing messages.
• Ensure rapid dissemination of accurate, science-based information during emerging public health events.
• Collaborate with partners to maintain message continuity and accuracy.
• Support the creation of plans, messaging, talking points, and other communications materials.
• Support cross-team collaboration to maintain consistency and clarity in public health information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees