CURA Strategies
Vice President, Health Care Communications
CURA Strategies, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201
Vice President, Health Care Communications If you have a passion for leading integrated strategic communications campaigns to help transform health care and improve the lives of patients and are looking for a leadership position to help influence the direction of a growing agency, we want to talk to you.
Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below. CURA Strategies, an award-winning health care communications and public affairs agency, is looking for a Vice President with extensive health care communications and earned media experience to join our team. At CURA, our aim is to transform health care through meaningful client work. Working with nonprofit and corporate clients in the areas of mental health, health disparities, cardiology, kidney disease and more, we pride ourselves in creating lasting results for clients – and we are looking for someone who shares our passion and believes in our mission. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for day-to-day strategy, operations and management of client accounts Lead the development, presentation and execution of integrated strategic communications plans Provide proactive high-level client counsel and creative recommendations that contribute to ROI and distinguish CURA Strategies as a valuable partner Develop and execute earned media strategies that drive visibility, engagement and impact for clients, securing high-profile placements in top-tier health, policy, and consumer media. Maintain strong relationships with reporters, producers and editors across health care, policy, and business outlets. Develop external communications initiatives, campaigns and materials that reach health care stakeholders such as third-party organizations, health care professionals, media, patients, policymakers etc. Oversee high quality and error-free written and digital materials, including media correspondence, bylines, marketing collateral, videos, issue briefs, etc. Maintain strong client relationships and form new ones across the accounts they lead to develop a 360-degree understanding of the work and provide counsel/insights that are informed by multiple perspectives Contribute to organic growth of the account by identifying new business opportunities and leading all initiatives required to secure additional contracts Supervise and train junior account staff; provide quality control, determine workflow and assignments Develop and oversee budgets and staffing plans to ensure the health of the account from a staffing and financial perspective Contribute to ongoing health care business development and marketing efforts for the office Contribute to talent development program for junior staff Participate in cultural and team building activities that support the overall CURA culture QUALIFICATIONS 9-13 years of health care communications experience, including agency experience Successfully led strategic communications initiatives for both nonprofit and corporate clients Deep understanding of earned media strategies, with a proven track record of securing top-tier media coverage in national, trade, and local press Strong relationships with reporters and editors in health care, business, and policy media Understands how corporate communications, marketing and government relations can support one another in advancing reputation Experienced in crisis communications, media training and message development. Experienced people manager, having successfully overseen client teams responsible for delivering on time and on budget. Strong budget manager, with the ability to ensure the financial health of the account Skilled project leader who works well in stressful situations and can rally the team to the highest level of productivity Has managed, coached or mentored team members to professional growth WHAT WE OFFER Unlimited PTO after one year of employment Weekly free lunches (plus lots of free snacks and drinks in the office) Robust health benefits program 401K with company match Company outings and social gatherings Professional learning and development opportunities Paid maternity/paternity leave TRAITS WE ADMIRE A passion for improving health care and driving smart creative programs to achieve transformational change. Results-focused approach, and the ability to work closely with senior members of the team to execute successful client work. Have a proactive, positive attitude toward client service and team management. Responsive, dependable and accountable to team members and clients, and willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done—someone who doesn’t take no for an answer. Enthusiasm about the unlimited growth opportunities that come with working at a fast-growing start-up firm and wants to stay for the long-term. Mission-minded and excited to join the CURA family, which works hard to do good work (and has fun doing it). Comfort with all aspects of communications, from helping to develop a creative strategy to writing a press release—whatever it takes to get the results. Not shy in sharing bold opinions, but respectful of the bipartisan nature of our firm. ABOUT CURA STRATEGIES CURA Strategies is an integrated strategic communications and public affairs agency exclusively focused on health care and wellness. Our name, CURA – Latin for care, concern, and attention to others– exemplifies our mission: to work with clients to transform the health care system and improve lives. Whether our client is a business, a non-profit or a government agency, we believe that taking transformative action to improve people’s lives is always the winning strategy. Our culture is built on a love for transforming health care through integrated communications, a desire to proactively serve and contribute, and strong partnership with our clients to deliver results. Led by a bipartisan team of DC communications veterans, our approach has received considerable notice from industry peers. Since our launch in 2016, CURA has received numerous awards and recognition, including: PRovoke North American Boutique Agency of the Year (2023) Top 10 Most Trusted Healthcare PR Firms, InsightsCare Magazine (2021) PR News Top Places to Work in PR (2020) PRWeek Boutique Agency of the Year, Honorable Mention (2020) PRovoke Global New Agency of the Year (2018) Seniority level
Executive Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries Public Relations and Communications Services
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Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below. CURA Strategies, an award-winning health care communications and public affairs agency, is looking for a Vice President with extensive health care communications and earned media experience to join our team. At CURA, our aim is to transform health care through meaningful client work. Working with nonprofit and corporate clients in the areas of mental health, health disparities, cardiology, kidney disease and more, we pride ourselves in creating lasting results for clients – and we are looking for someone who shares our passion and believes in our mission. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for day-to-day strategy, operations and management of client accounts Lead the development, presentation and execution of integrated strategic communications plans Provide proactive high-level client counsel and creative recommendations that contribute to ROI and distinguish CURA Strategies as a valuable partner Develop and execute earned media strategies that drive visibility, engagement and impact for clients, securing high-profile placements in top-tier health, policy, and consumer media. Maintain strong relationships with reporters, producers and editors across health care, policy, and business outlets. Develop external communications initiatives, campaigns and materials that reach health care stakeholders such as third-party organizations, health care professionals, media, patients, policymakers etc. Oversee high quality and error-free written and digital materials, including media correspondence, bylines, marketing collateral, videos, issue briefs, etc. Maintain strong client relationships and form new ones across the accounts they lead to develop a 360-degree understanding of the work and provide counsel/insights that are informed by multiple perspectives Contribute to organic growth of the account by identifying new business opportunities and leading all initiatives required to secure additional contracts Supervise and train junior account staff; provide quality control, determine workflow and assignments Develop and oversee budgets and staffing plans to ensure the health of the account from a staffing and financial perspective Contribute to ongoing health care business development and marketing efforts for the office Contribute to talent development program for junior staff Participate in cultural and team building activities that support the overall CURA culture QUALIFICATIONS 9-13 years of health care communications experience, including agency experience Successfully led strategic communications initiatives for both nonprofit and corporate clients Deep understanding of earned media strategies, with a proven track record of securing top-tier media coverage in national, trade, and local press Strong relationships with reporters and editors in health care, business, and policy media Understands how corporate communications, marketing and government relations can support one another in advancing reputation Experienced in crisis communications, media training and message development. Experienced people manager, having successfully overseen client teams responsible for delivering on time and on budget. Strong budget manager, with the ability to ensure the financial health of the account Skilled project leader who works well in stressful situations and can rally the team to the highest level of productivity Has managed, coached or mentored team members to professional growth WHAT WE OFFER Unlimited PTO after one year of employment Weekly free lunches (plus lots of free snacks and drinks in the office) Robust health benefits program 401K with company match Company outings and social gatherings Professional learning and development opportunities Paid maternity/paternity leave TRAITS WE ADMIRE A passion for improving health care and driving smart creative programs to achieve transformational change. Results-focused approach, and the ability to work closely with senior members of the team to execute successful client work. Have a proactive, positive attitude toward client service and team management. Responsive, dependable and accountable to team members and clients, and willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done—someone who doesn’t take no for an answer. Enthusiasm about the unlimited growth opportunities that come with working at a fast-growing start-up firm and wants to stay for the long-term. Mission-minded and excited to join the CURA family, which works hard to do good work (and has fun doing it). Comfort with all aspects of communications, from helping to develop a creative strategy to writing a press release—whatever it takes to get the results. Not shy in sharing bold opinions, but respectful of the bipartisan nature of our firm. ABOUT CURA STRATEGIES CURA Strategies is an integrated strategic communications and public affairs agency exclusively focused on health care and wellness. Our name, CURA – Latin for care, concern, and attention to others– exemplifies our mission: to work with clients to transform the health care system and improve lives. Whether our client is a business, a non-profit or a government agency, we believe that taking transformative action to improve people’s lives is always the winning strategy. Our culture is built on a love for transforming health care through integrated communications, a desire to proactively serve and contribute, and strong partnership with our clients to deliver results. Led by a bipartisan team of DC communications veterans, our approach has received considerable notice from industry peers. Since our launch in 2016, CURA has received numerous awards and recognition, including: PRovoke North American Boutique Agency of the Year (2023) Top 10 Most Trusted Healthcare PR Firms, InsightsCare Magazine (2021) PR News Top Places to Work in PR (2020) PRWeek Boutique Agency of the Year, Honorable Mention (2020) PRovoke Global New Agency of the Year (2018) Seniority level
Executive Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries Public Relations and Communications Services
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