Strategic Health Communications Advisor (arpa-h)

Do you have experience in developing and delivering health innovation information to media, the public and healthcare professionals?  Are you a skilled and strategic communicator with the ability to integrate diverse information and build campaigns to increase awareness of government programs?

Ripple Effect is seeking multiple media professionals to join our team and play a critical role in supporting the groundbreaking work of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) within the National Institutes of Health (NIH). 

In this role, you will be at the forefront of communicating ARPA-H funded advancements. You will build strategies to deliver information for driving external engagement with ARPA-H’s achievements. You will catalyze the work of ARPANET-H, a nationwide health innovation network created by ARPA-H to rapidly create and transition lifechanging health solutions to improve the lives of all Americans.

If this position sounds of interest, there’s a place for you here at Ripple Effect! We are a diverse, progressive, and engaging work environment. We offer a multitude of incentives and flexible work options that work for you and your lifestyle.

General Information

• Job Code: PRO-CM-03, -04T, or -05M
• Location: Washington, DC
• Employee Type: Exempt, Full-Time Regular
  (Ask our recruiters about flexible work arrangements)
• Telework: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in-office)
• Travel: Occasionally to DC or for site visits
• Clearance: Public Trust
• Number of Openings: Multiple
• Salary Range: $84,252 - $134,804 (how we pay and promote)

Responsibilities

• Develop communications plans and offer strategic recommendations for improved content and delivery of agency information.
• Draft press releases, backgrounders, talking points, slides, eblast/newsletter copies, memos, and reports for intended audiences.
• Develop and maintain contacts with key stakeholders at ARPA-H, research institutions and media. May serve as press officer for the Media Office.
• Coordinate media trainings and interview requests.
• Develop and implement marketing strategies and campaigns that drive engagement among professional audiences with ARPA-H's brand, content, events, funding opportunities, and employment needs.
• Monitor, continuously improve, and report marketing campaign performance.
• Assist with engagement communication, logistics, scheduling, and strategic planning.
• Develop and implement engagement strategies for ARPANET-H. Plan and track ARPANET-H events. Create and coordinate messaging with the ARPANET-H Hubs around ARPANET-H projects.