Health Communications Specialist

We’re passionate about expanding the boundaries of what we offer our clients by bringing diverse perspectives to the table. Are you creative and daring? Do you have digital savvy? Do you love to collaborate and bring big ideas to life? Are you ready to launch your career with Weber Shandwick?

 

From creative brainstorming to day-to-day execution, Weber Shandwick’s Interns form the foundation of a talented team that generates groundbreaking, award-winning programs. During the program, you’ll work on campaigns for iconic brands and companies you likely encounter every single day.

 

What you’ll do all day:

• Create: Craft written communications including media materials and compelling social content
• Research: Analyze brands using various resources
• Engage: Share big ideas in brainstorms and with teams
• Plan: Assist in event coordination and logistics
• Hustle: Pitch stories to media, develop media lists, track placements, etc.
• Monitor: Track brands in traditional and social media

 

What we’re looking for from you:

• Thinking: Do it out of the box. Actually, it’s best if you’re wholly unfamiliar with the concept of boxes
• Digital: Know all the old school and the latest social media platforms, what brands are doing on them and what they should do next
• Communication: Speak, write and edit succinctly and compellingly
• Management: Meet deadlines, put out fires and multi-task. Work fast, and work well
• Detail-Oriented: Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering clear and precise work is a must
• Technical: Know Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook. Familiarity with platforms like Hootsuite, Muck Rack, Cision, Adobe Creative Suite, a plus
• Dynamic: Ability to work in a fast-paced agency environment
• Spark: Understand what sets you apart

 

What you’ll get from us:

• Support: As you navigate a hybrid workplace, you’ll have regular check-ins, calls and touchpoints with your teams and the whole office to feel connected
• Mentor: You’ll be paired with someone in the office to mentor you and help you navigate the waters
• Learning and development: Keep sharp and learn all the new skills with access to trainings and tutorials through complimentary access to LinkedIn Learning as a WS employee
• A possible career: Internships have the possibility of growing into a full-time position
• A paycheck! Interns are paid hourly, at 40-hours per week

 

Requirements:

• The ideal candidate must be a college graduate by start of internship
• Availability: 40 hours a week from February to June

 

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

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Weber Shandwick has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our Corporate team. We are looking for an intellectually curious and collaboration-minded team member with excellent media relations skills, account management, strategic planning and social media skills to help support a variety of accounts. 

 

Responsibilities:

• Developing public relations action plans, goals, media targets and pitch angles 
• Cultivating and enhancing collaborative working relationships with media through regular communications 
• Persuasively pitching media and securing high-profile coverage for clients
• Staying abreast of current industry news and trends, and ideating creative media, thought leadership and social activations based on your observations; understanding client objectives and priorities to help shape activations  
• Developing and managing timelines and weekly action plans to ensure all deadlines on client programs are met
• Breaking down and managing detailed tasks with the account team 
• Managing editorial calendars, awards, and speaking opportunity programs on behalf of your account teams, including vetting opportunities, crafting applications, and liaising with coordinators
• Anticipating and proactively offering solutions to senior team leadership for executional issues specific to assigned programs 
• Interacting with senior management and providing input into tactics and strategies
• Writing and editing thought leadership content, key message documents, briefing materials, blog posts and pitch letters for a range of audiences
• Diving deep into sometimes complex and technical topics to build a deep understanding of clients’ business, industry and points of view
• Following social media platforms and trends on LinkedIn and Instagram, proposing creative approaches to build engagement on both corporate and executive social media posts, writing social copy & guiding creative teams
• Meticulously tracking program successes to ensure accurate and compelling measurement and reporting
• Teaching and empowering Associates and interns you work with
• Deepening your subject matter expertise to contribute to a passionate and growing team

 

Basic Qualifications: 

• 3+ years of communications experience, preferably in an agency environment
• Experience and interest in working with financial services and corporate clients across industries, potentially including retirement and insurance 
• Strong media relations skills and relationships, including in beats relevant to financial services clients
• Excellent communication/presentation skills; verbal and written
• Strong attention to detail and project management skills
• At least a Bachelor’s degree preferably in communications, journalism, international relations, or a related field 
• Social media literacy with the ability to identify and recommend social program elements
• Ability to multi-task effectively and work within tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to meet deadlines and client expectations
• Confident and comfortable presenting in front of groups

The Weber Shandwick Collective recognizes that your health and wellbeing are a priority. This is why we offer a full suite of benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k (with employer match)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Juice Money – $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards purchases that nourish your health, mind, body, and soul
• MyDays – Flexible holiday schedules
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Employee Family Leave
• Family Building Benefit

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

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HEALTH COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST

Weber Shandwick is seeking an experienced Health Communications Specialist to serve as a full-time embed for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) within the Division of Media Relations in Atlanta, GA.

The specialist will help plan, implement, and evaluate a variety of health communication and marketing activities designed to impact positive health outcomes. As a Health Communications Specialist, you will help:

• Provide day-to-day support for the Center and the Office of Public Affairs, ensuring smooth operations and efficient communication.
• Manage and respond to media requests, serving as a liaison between the CDC and media outlets.
• Monitor media briefings, transcribe quotes, and summarize key points to facilitate accurate reporting and internal communication.
• Review, edit, and provide strategic guidance on a variety of communication packages, ensuring alignment with CDC messaging.
• Assist in the development of press releases and other materials that effectively convey CDC initiatives and public health information.

Job Requirements:

• 6-7 years of experience in health communications
• Strong health writing, editing, and communication skills
• Familiarity with public health issues and the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Proficiency in monitoring and analyzing media coverage.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Applicants must be local to the Atlanta area or willing to relocate.

 

The Weber Shandwick Collective recognizes that your health and wellbeing are a priority. This is why we offer a full suite of benefits including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k (with employer match)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Juice Money – $60 monthly reimbursement to be used towards purchases that nourish your health, mind, body, and soul
• MyDays – Flexible holiday schedules
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Employee Family Leave
• Family Building Benefit

Weber Shandwick is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Weber Shandwick recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or citizenship status.

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