Senior Communications Strategist

Altarum

10d • $82,267 - $99,337 • Remote

About The Position

We’re excited to share an upcoming opportunity pending contract award. The contract award decision is anticipated by the end of April. While the role is contingent upon the award, we will begin the hiring process in advance and extend contingent offers to selected candidates.

Senior Communication Strategists (Account Supervisors) run work and projects, from the conceptual phase to execution and completion; are skilled practitioners of their discipline (e.g., strategic communications, marketing, PR, digital strategy); design solutions; ensure quality work product; and contribute meaningfully to the teams they are on. Client-facing Account Supervisors manage up, down, and across teams and accounts to accomplish work; communicate daily with team members regarding clients’ needs; and develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Requirements

• 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
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in communications, public health, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in communications; health focus required
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Government and/or agency experience strongly preferred
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive Medical, Dental and Optical plans
• Generous Paid Time Off, 8 Company observed holidays plus 3 floating holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• 401K Plan (3% employer contribution plus opportunity for gainsharing)
• Life, AD&D & Disability coverage
• A flexible work environment and more!

What This Job Offers

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