Senior Manager, Health Public Affairs

Adelphi Group • Washington, DC

11d • $95,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Weber Shandwick is seeking a Senior Manager to join its Public Affairs team in Washington, D.C. The role develops and leads communications strategies and issue advocacy campaigns for corporate, coalition, trade association, and public sector clients working across the health sector. It calls for a communications strategist who can connect health policy, public affairs, business, media, and culture; follow health policy and political developments; translate complex issues for different audiences; and develop public affairs strategies and stakeholder engagement programs.

The Senior Manager develops earned-first media strategies and integrated communications campaigns, including patient advocacy initiatives. The position leads day-to-day client relationships and account operations, manages major assignments and cross-functional teams, and provides guidance to junior colleagues. The role is based in the Washington, D.C. office and follows a hybrid schedule, with a company policy requiring at least three office days per week unless otherwise directed.

Requirements

• 6–8 years of professional experience in communications and public affairs.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in integrated communications and health policy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to confidently engage with and counsel clients and establish oneself as a trusted driver of work.
• Ability to build strong relationships and work effectively across multiple teams and disciplines.
• Experience engaging media, with a track record of delivering successful earned media campaigns.
• A solutions-oriented approach to meeting deadlines, managing budgets, and delivering measurable results.
• Resilient mindset, deep curiosity, and a healthy sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integrated communications programs and public affairs and issue advocacy campaigns across earned, owned, and paid media for corporate, coalition, and trade association clients, with a focus on the health sector.
• Track health policy, political, cultural, and media developments; translate emerging issues and risks into timely client insights and recommendations; and partner with senior leaders to provide clear, actionable counsel.
• Lead day-to-day client relationships and account operations, including workplans, deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
• Lead major client assignments, including executive messaging, positioning, and thought leadership in support of business and reputation goals.
• Develop earned-first media strategies and craft narratives and materials such as press releases, op-eds, pitches, messaging, Q&A, briefings, and social content.
• Build and sustain relationships with journalists and relevant stakeholders, and conduct proactive media outreach to advance client narratives and objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and agency partners to deliver cohesive, integrated campaign work.
• Coach and mentor junior team members through hands-on guidance, feedback, and opportunities to take on greater responsibility.
• Contribute to new business development by identifying opportunities, developing proposals, and supporting pitches.

What This Job Offers

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