Communications Associate

Boston Public Health Commission
Boston, MA
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

The Communications Associate helps advance BPHC's goals by supporting all aspects of the Communications Office. This includes working closely with BPHC programs and partners to develop communication campaigns; promote public health messages and programs; and create press releases, prep documents and talking points, graphics, and other materials.

What You Will Do

Create engaging public health-related content, work closely with BPHC program staff to develop proactive and creative communication campaigns, draft a wide range of communications materials, and create dynamic, multilingual materials.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Passionate commitment to health equity and racial/social justice issues, knowledge of or willingness to learn about the role of public health in addressing racism, and excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a communications, public health, or public policy related field
  • One (1) to three (3) years of experience working in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, content creation and management, social media, or other similar positions
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Experience writing talking points and preparing speakers for events and interviews
  • Experience writing, creating, and editing graphics and photos on platforms such as Canva and Adobe Creative Suite for public distribution
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and planning skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings, weekends, and holidays and attend events across the city
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

  • Health equity and racial/social justice issues
  • Multilingual materials
  • Public health campaigns and events
  • Crisis and emergency response communications
  • Multimedia and digital projects
  • Website maintenance
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