Rural Health Transformation Communications Lead

Office of Shared Administration (WV); Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness insurance

Paid leave & state holidays

Job summary

Office of Shared Administration (WV) is seeking a Communications Specialist to serve as the voice of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). You will translate complex health policy updates into clear public narratives and manage multi-channel communications with state agencies, media, and communities.

This role requires strong writing, design, and project-management skills to support seven flagship initiatives, with a fast-paced, autonomous work style and collaboration across agencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, PR, journalism, marketing or related field.
• 3–5 years of professional communications or media experience required.
• Portfolio demonstrating advanced visual design and email marketing experience.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end design, layout, and production of high-quality digital and print collateral.
• Write plain-language content for newsletters, press releases, website pages, and executive summaries.
• Create promotional, educational, and public-facing collateral to support awareness and community input sessions.
• Prepare briefing materials and manage multi-tiered approval workflows with state agency partners.
• Manage program channels, track digital engagement metrics, and liaise with regional/state journalists.
• Track inquiries and advise leadership on timely, factual messaging.

Skills

Creative Content & Design

Writing & Copyediting

Campaign Management

Public Speaking/Media Relations

Interagency Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Email Marketing Platforms

Job description

Office of Shared Administration (WV) is seeking a Communications Specialist to serve as the voice of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). You will translate complex health policy updates into clear public narratives and manage multi-channel communications with state agencies, media, and communities.

This role requires strong writing, design, and project-management skills to support seven flagship initiatives, with a fast-paced, autonomous work style and collaboration across agencies.