Senior Manager, Advocacy Content Development

ASHP•Bethesda, MD

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Advocacy Content Development develops, coordinates, and produces timely advocacy content and resources that advance ASHP’s legislative, regulatory, and policy priorities. The role translates complex healthcare policy issues into compelling, audience-centered formats, including infographics, podcasts, webinars, videos, digital resources, and other advocacy materials. The Senior Manager collaborates with government relations, marketing and communications staff, and other stakeholders to develop and deliver content that informs, educates, and supports advocacy priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly collaborative environment. This is a hybrid position requiring candidates to live in the Washington, DC area. Effective March 2027, employees must work in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. The stated annual base salary range is $115,000–$130,000. ASHP offers a comprehensive benefits plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Political Science, Public Policy, Journalism, or a related field.
Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in public affairs, government relations, communications, content development, advocacy, or a related field.
Experience working with policymakers, trade associations, or advocacy organizations.
Exceptional writing, editing, and presentation skills.
Strong understanding of pharmacy or healthcare policy topics.
Demonstrated ability to develop strategic messaging and advocacy campaigns.
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to build productive and collaborative relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Ability to use basic office software, including Microsoft Office.
Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with experience adapting content for different audiences and platforms.
Experience creating multimedia content, including video, graphic, and infographic development.
Candidates must live in the Washington, DC area and be able to work in the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays under the hybrid model effective March 2027.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Relevant certification.
Proficiency with content creation and design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar platforms.

Responsibilities

Develop and produce advocacy materials supporting ASHP’s legislative, regulatory, and policy priorities.
Create advocacy content, including infographics, fact sheets, briefing materials, talking points, podcasts, webinars, videos, and digital resources for members, policymakers, coalition partners, and other stakeholders.
Translate complex healthcare policy and legislative issues into clear, compelling, audience-appropriate educational and advocacy materials.
Manage the planning, development, and coordination of advocacy-related webinars, podcast series, virtual events, and other content initiatives.
Identify opportunities to develop new content formats and resources supporting advocacy priorities, member education, and stakeholder awareness.
Coordinate development of multimedia advocacy resources that educate audiences and support policy objectives.
Support rapid-response advocacy initiatives by developing timely content and resources related to legislative, regulatory, and public health developments.
Develop and maintain advocacy content resources, templates, and toolkits for advocacy campaigns, grassroots engagement, policy education, and awareness-building initiatives.
Monitor legislative, regulatory, and healthcare policy developments to identify opportunities for advocacy content and resource development.
Create action alerts and related advocacy resources to mobilize ASHP members around key policy priorities.
Track and evaluate the performance and impact of advocacy content, webinars, podcasts, campaigns, and digital resources with the marketing and communications team, and recommend improvements based on findings.
Collaborate with communications, multimedia, creative, and digital teams to support the timely production, promotion, and distribution of advocacy resources.
Perform other duties as assigned.