PR- NYC: Communications Associate

Communications Associate


Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: New York, New York, 10010, United States
Posted by: Global Health Strategies
Type: Full time
Last day to apply: March 8, 2009
Last updated: January 7, 2009
Language(s): English
Job posted on: January 7, 2009
Area of Focus: Health and Medicine, International Relations, Media and Journalism



Description:
About Global Health Strategies:

Global Health Strategies (GHS) is a small international consulting firm with a portfolio of clients from the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. Working with many of the world’s foremost health organizations, including amfAR, the International Partnership for Microbicides, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, GlaxoSmithKline Biologicals, QIAGEN and the Rockefeller Foundation, GHS promotes the development and delivery of health products, technologies and information worldwide. GHS has a strong background in the areas of communications, resource mobilization, research and policy analysis, advocacy, and strategic development.

Founded in 2002, GHS is based in New York City, and is growing quickly. With affiliate consultants across North America, Europe, India, and Africa, it is currently building a global network of professional advocates, activists and communications specialists. Staffed with a blend of senior global health experts and young passionate individuals, GHS is a proven leader on the international public health landscape.

About the Position:

The Communications Associate will work with the firm’s senior consultants and directors to develop and implement communications and advocacy strategies for Global Health Strategies’ clients. Given the flexible nature of the organization, the opportunity exists for the associate to work on a variety of projects, however the associate will focus on two core areas: communications/media relations and client/project management.

GHS provides full-spectrum communications services for its clients and the associate should expect to spend a significant amount of his/her time on communications and media relations. Specifically the associate is responsible for the production of communications strategies for current and potential clients, the drafting of important communications documents (press releases, fact sheets, Q and A’s), liaising with journalists to ensure and guide coverage of key global health issues, and developing a documented network of media contacts.

Client/project management:

GHS expects the associate to quickly assume responsibility for managing projects and client relations. The associate acts as the client’s point of contact and is responsible for managing work projects and deliverables, ensuring the clients needs are met and keeping the principals appraised of project developments and status. The associate is also expected to regularly attend both meetings with GHS clients and events on behalf of clients.

In addition to the responsibilities described above, the Communications associate is expected and encouraged to develop an expertise in global health in general and global health efforts in Africa specifically. In conjunction with this, the associate is required to monitor global health developments and media coverage of global health, particularly those related to GHS clients. The Associate is also expected to contribute to the development of Global Health Strategies by supporting GHS efforts on an international level and working with the firm’s principals to expand the GHS global communications network.


Required Qualifications:

GHS is seeking an intelligent self-starter capable of quickly getting up to speed on GHS’s work and rapidly assuming increasing levels of responsibility. The individual must be well-organized and detail-oriented, capable of independently producing accurate documents quickly when required, and comfortable in a fast-paced international environment. The individual should also be comfortable pitching stories to journalists. In addition, the individual should possess the following traits:
-B.A. degree and 1-2 years of work experience
-Excellent research, writing and editing skills
-Knowledge of, or demonstrated interest in global health
-Willing to travel internationally
-Able to work nights and weekends when necessary
-Proficient on Microsoft Office



Additional Qualifications:
Additional Qualifications:

-Foreign language skills (French in particular)
-International work experience
-Communications, public relations, or journalism experience
-Global health experience
-M.A. in a related field
-New media experience



GHS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people of diverse backgrounds to apply.

GHS offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience, four weeks vacation, a comprehensive benefits package, and generous bonuses based upon the success of the organization and the contribution of the employee.
How to Apply:
Email resume, cover letter describing relevant experience and interests, and writing sample to apriemer@ghstrat.com. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered