The Primary Care Collaborative (PCC) is seeking a Senior Manager of Communications to oversee communications efforts to effectively market and promote the organization and advanced primary care. This position will report directly to the President & CEO of the PCC, who has an extensive background in communications. It offers extensive exposure to all facets of communication/marketing and rapid professional development with a vibrant non-profit focused on policy/advocacy. The position also offers exposure to PCC’s impressive Board of Directors and leaders from its Executive Membership. The ideal candidate will recognize this position as affording rapid professional growth and exposure to impressive leaders across all stakeholder groups who are passionate about primary care.
PCC Background: Founded in 2006, PCC is a not-for-profit multi-stakeholder membership organization dedicated to advancing an effective and efficient health system built on a strong foundation of primary care and the patient-centered medical home. Representing a broad group of public and private organizations – including payers, healthcare clinicians and other providers, leading corporations and patient and consumer advocacy groups – the PCC’s mission is to unify and engage diverse stakeholders in promoting policies and sharing best practices that support the growth of high-performing primary care to achieve the “Quadruple Aim”: better care, better health, lower costs, and greater joy for clinicians and staff in delivery of care.
Job Summary
The Senior Manager of Communications is responsible for developing and executing PCC communications/marketing strategies and tactics. The primary responsibilities include creating strategic communications/marketing plans; writing newsletters, press releases, fact sheets, op-eds, and website content; managing all social media platforms; pitching news stories to media about the PCC’s efforts and events; and managing/marketing monthly webinars. This position will work with an outside firm to plan/market the PCC annual conference.
Key Responsibilities:
Execute the overall marketing/communications strategy, including internal and external messaging
Write and disseminate external communications content, including news releases, fact sheets, newsletters, email campaigns, and op-eds
Assist the CEO in planning and executing PCC’s annual conference and release of the PCC’s annual evidence report and other research products
Develop and execute marketing/communication campaigns for membership renewals and the PCC conference leveraging CRM and email marketing software
Execute and drive the strategic direction for media relations; including cultivating relationships with reporters, media, and organizational partners. Oversee and execute social media communications.
Manage PCC consultants and intern.
Other communications/marketing functions and projects as needed
Qualifications
Excellent writing and social media skills required
Working knowledge of CRM software, email marketing software such as mail chimp or constant contact and website content management systems
A strong background in health communications and health policy; familiarity with primary care is a plus
An engaged and enthusiastic team player, who is able to work with all levels of the organization
Can work under pressure, creatively problem-solve and innovate
Event management expertise is a plus
Able to be self-directed, with little supervision
Must have a bachelor’s degree and 5 or more years of relevant professional experience, a master’s degree is a plus.
Years of experience can vary depending upon health content knowledge and technical expertise.
Compensation
This is a full-time position located in Washington, D.C. with excellent benefits, including health care, 401K and generous leave. Please send your resume, writing sample and cover letter with salary requirements to resume@hri-online.com. No calls please.
