Junior Global Health Communications & Advocacy Associate

Global Health Strategies; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Health Strategies in New York City seeks a Junior Associate in Communications & Advocacy to help design and implement strategies for global health issues, supporting client work across NGOs and development partners.

The role emphasizes research, writing, media monitoring, and event logistics; a PR internship and background in global health are valued; strong communicator and writer skills are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Journalism, Global Health, or International Policy.
• Experience (internship) at a PR agency or related agency.
• Clear, concise, and effective communicator and writer.
• Entrepreneurial, innovative, and passionate about improving global health.
• Demonstrated experience with communications and advocacy on digital media platforms is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to research and writing of strategy memos, media materials and issue briefs
• Monitor and analyze media coverage and advocate conversations about global health issues
• Provide logistics support for conferences, meetings and events that GHS organizes on behalf of clients
• Manage databases of global health media, policymakers and opinion leaders
• Assist GHS staff with project management (e.g., drafting meeting minutes, updating work plans, tracking budgets)

Skills

Clear communicator

Effective writer

Entrepreneurial mindset

Digital media advocacy

PR internship experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Global Health, or International Policy

Job description

Global Health Strategies in New York City seeks a Junior Associate in Communications & Advocacy to help design and implement strategies for global health issues, supporting client work across NGOs and development partners.

The role emphasizes research, writing, media monitoring, and event logistics; a PR internship and background in global health are valued; strong communicator and writer skills are essential for success in a fast-paced environment.