Public Health Communications & Campaigns Specialist

bphccareers; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Public Health Commission seeks a Communications Associate to advance public health goals by developing and delivering campaigns, press materials, talking points, and multimedia content. You will collaborate with program staff, prepare speakers, and support media relations across multiple channels.

The role involves creating multilingual materials, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining editorial calendars to ensure timely, accurate communications and a strong public health voice for

Qualifications

• Commitment to health equity and racial/social justice.
• Ability to distill complex policies into accessible content.
• Experience writing talking points and prepping speakers.
• Experience producing public-facing graphics and materials.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging public health content across channels.
• Develop proactive communication campaigns with program staff.
• Draft advisories, press releases, talking points, emails, and scripts.
• Produce multilingual flyers and graphics for digital/print.
• Coordinate with vendors to support campaigns and branding.
• Manage project timelines and editorial calendars.
• Prepare staff for interviews and manage media requests.
• Support events, crisis communications, and media relations.
• Maintain the website and contribute to antiracism initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Health equity

Public health learning

Written & verbal communications

Talking points

Graphics creation (Canva)

Adobe Creative Suite

Multitasking & time management

Social media proficiency

Pressure management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/public health/public policy

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Boston Public Health Commission seeks a Communications Associate to advance public health goals by developing and delivering campaigns, press materials, talking points, and multimedia content. You will collaborate with program staff, prepare speakers, and support media relations across multiple channels.

The role involves creating multilingual materials, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining editorial calendars to ensure timely, accurate communications and a strong public health voice for