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Vital Strategies · 2 weeks ago

Senior PR Manager, Lead Poisoning Prevention, New York

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$90K/yr - $100K/yr

8+ years exp

Vital Strategies is a global public health organization focused on strengthening health systems and addressing leading causes of illness. The Senior PR Manager for Lead Poisoning Prevention will guide and manage communication efforts to advance public health goals, particularly in raising awareness about lead poisoning and engaging with various stakeholders.

AssociationGovernmentHealth CareInformation TechnologyNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of media engagement strategies to elevate awareness of lead poisoning prevention efforts across a portfolio of seven to eight countries

Cultivate and manage strong relationships with global and regional partners, journalists, editors, and key media outlets to secure high-impact coverage

Develop compelling press materials, including media pitches, press releases, op-eds, and talking points for spokespersons

Be adept at drafting social media content and using social media to promote interest and our government partners’ work on lead poisoning issues

Contract with and manage external consultants/vendors as needed to achieve program objectives

Guide and support country-level teams in crafting and refining key messages for diverse stakeholder audiences, ensuring alignment with program goals

Provide media training and strategic counsel to program leaders and technical experts to enhance their ability to engage with press and key opinion leaders

Monitor media coverage and conduct sentiment analysis to inform program strategies and refine messaging

Create speaking and thought leadership opportunities ---draft pitches and prepare staff and partners for external engagements to increase the reach to target audiences

Collaborate with in-country partners, and consult with other communication team members across the globe and within the division on adapting global messaging to local contexts

Write and edit reports for donors and program leadership

Identify and engage key opinion leaders, influencers and advocates to amplify awareness and support for lead poisoning prevention

Lead efforts to draw greater attention to lead poisoning in the media including identifying speaking and writing opportunities for technical leads, promoting program results and highlighting the issues of lead poisoning

Work closely with program leads to ensure alignment between communication and programmatic objectives

Contribute to broader initiative-wide communication efforts by sharing best practices and supporting global messaging and media outreach as needed

Work closely with the Marketing Manager to ensure coordinated outreach and message consistency

Qualification

Public relationsMedia engagementCommunication strategiesStakeholder engagementWriting skillsProject managementLanguage proficiencyInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingTeam collaborationSelf-starter

Required

Bachelor's degree preferably in communications, journalism, public policy, public health, public relations or marketing

Highly organized professional with ability to manage a demanding portfolio and to deliver results

Ability to manage contractors and to coordinate varied streams of work

Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively

Excellent writing skills

Demonstrated mastery of managing inbound requests and message development for written responses and talking points

Mastery of preparing press materials, fact sheets, statements and social media posts talking points, power point presentations

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across time zones and platforms

Self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a global, cross-functional team

Minimum eight years of progressive professional experience

Experience managing multiple streams of work

At least five years of progressive experience in communication and public relations, preferably within public health, environmental health or international development

Strong track record of successful media engagement and high-impact placements, with expertise in developing media strategies, targeting key outlets, and managing press outreach across diverse geographies

Extensive experience in writing and editing technical information for various audiences, including reports, press releases, op-eds, talking points, statements, power points, social media and stakeholder communication across print, digital, and multimedia platforms

Proven ability to cultivate relationships with journalists, editors, and key opinion leaders, positioning public health issues effectively in the media to drive awareness and policy change

Experience supporting or training in-country teams on press engagement and messaging, ensuring alignment with global and local communication strategies

Familiarity with environmental health risk communication principles and strategies

Experience working on public health, environmental health, or policy-driven advocacy initiatives, particularly in low- and middle-income countries

Fluent in English