Communications Specialist, Marketing & Communications in Atlanta, GA.

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Communications Specialist, Marketing & Communications in Atlanta, GA.

Position Description:

The Social Marketing and Communication Department (SMC) has distinctive competence in a science-based approach to social marketing and communication to advance public health in the U.S. SMCC currently implements a diverse portfolio of social marketing, public relations and communication projects in the U.S. which are funded by the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, private associations, and foundations on health issues such as obesity prevention, immunization, tobacco control, and injury prevention.

As part of FHI 360’s Social Marketing and Communication Department, the Manager, communications will be responsible for providing strategic public relations, media, communication planning, oversight, and consultation and partnership outreach support to the CDC’s Division of Community Health (DCH), the DCH Office of Policy and Partnership (OPP), and the Community Transformation Grants (CTG) program, and to other SMC projects as needed. The Manager, Marketing & Communications will work on site at CDC in the Division of Community Health and will serve as the direct liaison between that office and FHI 360 offices in Washington DC.

This staff member will be a core member of an Atlanta-based, on-site FHI 360 communications team. S/he take direct task orders from the DCH senior staff, and will work closely with the Senior Public Relations Program Manager to ensure that all client needs are met. Said person will also work on other SMCC projects as needed. Those activities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Provide on-site support for all issues management, public relations and media relations efforts of the DCH, including ongoing policy communications support, monitoring media coverage and assisting with outreach to media and partners on behalf of DCH.
• Assisting with the research of topics for and development of PowerPoint presentations, talking points, speeches, briefing books and other materials for the DCH Director as well as other senior CDC leaders on the topic of community health, as well as initiatives developed by CDC as part of its prevention campaigns and the Community Transformation Grants and other DCH programs;
• Assisting with research for responses to media inquiries, both in and outside of routine office hours. Helping organize those responses with the guidance of the Senior Public Relations Program Manager and over-arching direction of the OPP manager.
• Ensuring quality control of aspects for which he/she is responsible and ensure program objectives are met;
• Helping manage DCH strategic communications needs, presentation and speechwriting needs, material development, partner-outreach support, and media-relations outreach support in collaboration with the Senior Public Relations Program Manager and the Deputy Director for the CTG Campaign;
• Developing and maintain close relations with DCH and OPP staff;
• Identifying issues and risks related to program implementation and suggest and carry out policy adjustments

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree or its international equivalent in English, Marketing, Mass Communication, Public Relations, Journalism. Requires 6 – 9 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of both education and experience. Minimum 4 years of experience working on health communication and social marketing programs for federal health clients. Direct experience working for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention a plus; Minimum 6 years of experience working on public relations or communication programs; Knowledge of and experience in marketing and/or social marketing; Knowledge of and experience in public relations, advertising or journalism; Knowledge of media strategies, tactics, tools, and product branding; Understanding of graphic design and print elements; Experience in how to approach and market to diverse audiences with culturally suitable materials and other media products; Knowledge of both traditional and new media; Public-relations agency and journalism experience a plus. Ability to manage large, complicated and demanding projects under tight deadlines; Demonstrated skills in writing, editing and effective dissemination of information to wide audiences. Strong client relations skills that lead to high client satisfaction; Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, pay attention to details and handle a variety of responsibilities efficiently and effectively; Ability to apply research to program development; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Demonstrated ability to think and write clearly, creatively and persuasively.

FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.

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