Neonatal Health Communications Strategist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid annual leave

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applicants for a Communications Strategist to advance the Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative (VNPC). This role leads strategic communications, translates maternal and infant health initiatives into audience-focused stories, and strengthens engagement with hospitals, providers, policymakers, families across Virginia.

The strategist will oversee grant deliverables, develop campaigns, and ensure branding consistency while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of relevant professional experience in communications or public health.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to engage diverse audiences.
• Experience with social media management and analytics; proficiency in MS Office, Canva and Illustrator.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a communication plan for the VNPC, including social media, website, blog, and newsletters.
• Lead implementation and completion of grant-related communications deliverables per workplans.
• Transform maternal and infant health data into relatable, audience-focused stories.
• Provide communications assistance to staff, hospitals, and volunteers on QI initiatives.
• Assist with basic graphic design for flyers, social graphics, and posters when needed.
• Ensure all communications reflect the VNPC mission and projects.
• Focus communications on the primary audience and maintain audience relevance.
• Apply public health values in program activities at local, system, or state level.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Canva

Adobe Illustrator

Social media management

Analytics

Independent and team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Canva

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) invites applicants for a Communications Strategist to advance the Virginia Neonatal Perinatal Collaborative (VNPC). This role leads strategic communications, translates maternal and infant health initiatives into audience-focused stories, and strengthens engagement with hospitals, providers, policymakers, families across Virginia.

The strategist will oversee grant deliverables, develop campaigns, and ensure branding consistency while collaborating with