Communications Manager
Current- Manage the development and implementation of communications strategy for the Center and VEAP- Serve as liaison to any Public Relations agency/communications firm representatives- Lead efforts to translate common themes to a national audience, including national and state mediaoutlets, health care plans and other health stakeholders, the philanthropy sector, racial and social justice networks, and key opinion leaders.- Work closely with community partners to develop and execute strategies around report releases, generating and pitching story ideas to the media, writing press releases, op-eds, statements and talking points, and triaging press calls.- Work closely with staff to devise and implement a digital strategy for the individual projects; advising grantees on their digital strategies to develop fresh, compelling and measurable web and social media content.- Provide training as needed to support the knowledge base and communications strategies of community partners.- Develop and write reports and communications products; including providingassistance in translating complex health policy materials for grass roots community, coalitions andbroader audiences.- Develop communications component of funder reports and other information relevant tostakeholders.