Strategic Communications Spec

American Academy of Ped • Washington, DC

92d • $82,183 - $86,748 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Strategic Communications Specialist will support the Director, Strategic Communications in developing and implementing rapid response strategies for the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) vaccine communications work. This role involves assisting in the creation of messages for diverse audiences to address breaking news, crises, misinformation, and other urgent communication needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience.
• At least three years’ related experience in communications or public relations.
• Experience writing for various audiences.
• Strong writer with the ability to develop content for diverse audiences, including digital platforms.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to exercise good judgment.
• Ability to collaborate with various internal and external constituents.
• Ability to respond quickly to time-sensitive matters.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Ability to promote and maintain a positive and cooperative team-oriented work environment.
• Commitment to fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and respected.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent diplomacy skills.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills.
• Strong technical acumen.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Knowledge of social media platforms.
• Ability to learn and apply new technologies.
• Experience with virtual meeting platforms (e.g., WebEx, Teams) preferred.
• Experience with document collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint) preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the health or science sectors.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic communications efforts within the vaccine communications rapid response hub, including coordinating external vendors to promote AAP's voice on vaccine confidence and combat misinformation.
• Assist in rapid response activities by drafting statements, talking points, website content, and social media messages for various audiences, and customizing materials from partners to ensure alignment with campaign goals and AAP strategy.
• Track project deliverables for internal and external stakeholders to ensure accountability and contribute to project management processes for grant deliverables and workflows.
• Help develop presentations and materials to promote effective vaccine communications strategies to external organizations and AAP members.
• Support media spokespeople and subject matter experts by providing them with materials and messages on vaccine rapid response issues.
• Track key metrics to measure success and progress, collaborate on reports for AAP leadership and external partners, and specifically lead the writing and coordination of weekly and contribute to monthly/quarterly funder reports.
• Build relationships with internal staff across different work streams to collaborate on innovative communication approaches and advance strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with AAP staff and member leaders to ensure diverse voices and perspectives are reflected in strategic communications activities.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Healthcare and retirement savings plans.
• Excellent work environment.
• Competitive salary.

What This Job Offers

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