Senior Associate, Healthcare

Weber Shandwick; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Weber Shandwick in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Associate to join its healthcare practice. The role focuses on executing public health communications for public sector, non-profit, and corporate clients with a hybrid in-office schedule in Washington, D.C.

You will contribute to integrated campaigns, develop messaging frameworks, and translate complex healthcare topics into clear narratives. A strong writing background and ability to manage multiple projects under deadlines are essential

Qualifications

• Experience communicating healthcare topics to diverse audiences.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills; ability to translate complex science into clear messages.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in a communications-related field required.
• Public Health & Policy awareness to anticipate risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of integrated communications campaigns across paid, earned, and owned channels.
• Draft strategic communications and key messaging frameworks for healthcare topics.
• Synthesize research and audience insights into actionable recommendations for campaigns.
• Participate in team brainstorms with fresh ideas aligned to client priorities.
• Coordinate team and client meetings, prepare status reports, agendas, and minutes; help manage deadlines.

Skills

Healthcare communications

Writing

Project management

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications

Job description

Washington, District of Columbia, United States of America

Weber Shandwick is more than a leading global PR agency – we’re an engagement agency working at the cutting edge of the new media landscape. We’re storytellers and content creators who engage people IN the story. In this role, you will focus on executing public health communications for high-profile public sector, non-profit, and corporate clients.

About the Role:

Weber Shandwick is seeking a curious, creative, and collaborative Senior Associate to join our team in Washington, D.C. This role is part of Weber Shandwick’s healthcare practice, where we provide strategic communications counsel to help clients navigate complex challenges and stay relevant in an ever-changing landscape. We are looking for someone who is passionate about healthcare and public health and interested in strategic communications.

In this role, you will help execute integrated communications, and reputation management strategies for high-profile clients navigating the complex intersection of science, business, policy, media, and culture. You will be a vital member of account teams, driving projects forward from ideation to execution while developing a deep understanding of our clients’ priorities and headwinds they navigate.

This position will be based in our Washington, D.C. office on a hybrid schedule.

About You:

You are detail-oriented and have a knack for organization, coupled with a deep interest in delivering an exceptional client experience. You are a fast learner and a proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and excels in project management, writing, and communications with the ability to translate needs into action.

Responsibilities:

• Integrated Campaign Development & Execution: Support the development and execution of integrated communications campaigns across paid, earned, and owned channels, contributing to strategic planning, integrated team management, campaign activation, and performance optimization. Participate in earned media efforts, including media monitoring and social listening, as needed.
• Content Development: Draft strategic communications and key messaging frameworks that translate various healthcare topics into clear, compelling, and audience-relevant messaging.
• Audience Insights & Strategic Analysis: Conduct research and synthesize qualitative and quantitative findings, audience insights, environmental scans, and program data into actionable recommendations that inform communications strategies, message development, and campaign planning.
• Strategic Ideation: Actively participate in team brainstorms, bringing fresh, culturally resonant ideas to the table to advance client priorities.
• Client Experience & Account Support: Support account management by coordinating team and client meetings; developing status reports, agendas, and minutes; and helping to manage and track deadlines.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience in communications, public relations or public health (agency or government contract experience a strong plus).
• A strong understanding of the healthcare landscape.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to translate complex, scientific topics into clear, compelling narratives for various audiences.
• Experience working with/supporting cross-functional, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in a communications related area.
• Public Health & Policy Acumen: A drive to stay current on evolving public health priorities, federal policies, regulatory developments, and emerging issues to anticipate risks, identify opportunities, and inform strategic communications and engagement efforts.
• Strategic & Analytical Mindset: Ability to synthesize complex research, data, audience insights, and environmental trends into actionable recommendations that connect individual findings to broader communication and campaign objectives.
• Detail-Oriented Execution: A commitment to delivering clear, accurate, and high-quality work across all aspects of project execution, from reviewing content and campaign materials to managing deliverables and reporting.
• Agility, Poise & Proactivity: A proven ability to manage multiple integrated workstreams under tight deadlines, adapt to changing priorities, and navigate complex stakeholder environments while maintaining a positive, solutions-oriented approach.
• Collaboration & Communication: Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams and client organizations to develop and execute integrated communications strategies and campaigns.

$59,000 – $65,000 USD

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