Maternal & Infant Health Communications Strategist

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Tuition benefits

Staff benefits

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine seeks a Communications Strategist to lead strategic communications for the Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative (VNPC). The role translates maternal and infant health initiatives into engaging stories for stakeholders and funders, elevating visibility and impact.

The strategist will build partnerships, develop campaigns, and ensure cohesive VNPC branding while supporting reporting requirements and measurable outcomes across Virginia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in communications, marketing, or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience in maternal and infant health or public health.
• Clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Canva, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Experience with social media management and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a communication plan across social media, website, blog, and newsletters.
• Lead grant deliverables and reporting as outlined by workplans.
• Transform maternal and infant health data into relatable narratives.
• Provide communications assistance to hospitals, staff, and volunteers.
• Assist with basic graphic design for flyers and posts.
• Ensure communications reflect VNPC's mission to engage stakeholders.
• Plan annual communications strategy and grant reporting, tracking metrics.
• Foster partnerships with hospitals, health systems, agencies, and communities.

Skills

MS Office

Canva

Adobe Illustrator

Social media management

Communication skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Canva

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine seeks a Communications Strategist to lead strategic communications for the Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative (VNPC). The role translates maternal and infant health initiatives into engaging stories for stakeholders and funders, elevating visibility and impact.

The strategist will build partnerships, develop campaigns, and ensure cohesive VNPC branding while supporting reporting requirements and measurable outcomes across Virginia.