VP, Healthcare Policy Communications

Orchestra; New York, Washington (NY, District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchestra is seeking a Vice President of Policy Communications (Healthcare) in New York, NY or Washington, D.C. on a hybrid basis. The role leads strategic communications for health policy clients, guiding earned, owned, and paid media while managing junior staff and client relations.

You will drive thought leadership, manage day-to-day account flow, and collaborate with senior leaders on capacity planning and growth. Prioritize clear, impactful messaging across fast-paced environments.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in strategic communications in health-related fields, government, electoral politics, media or journalism.
• At least 2 years of experience managing teams.
• Strong storytelling skills and ability to create news moments.
• Experience designing media and marketing programs to reach stakeholder audiences.
• Savvy in media relations, pitching, social media ideation and influencer engagement.
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes to translate complex developments into clear messages.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of integrated communications strategies including earned, owned, and paid media to meet clients’ objectives.
• Drive high-touch, daily client communications with the same client leads: brainstorming, flagging concerns and problem-solving.
• Manage a team of junior staff on each account you lead, delegating and providing feedback.
• Coordinate across internal and external teams to deploy integrated services (media relations, digital advertising, research).
• Drive new story angles and media opportunities for clients, identifying targets across print, broadcast, radio and podcasts.
• Lead thought leadership programs for executives and identify opportunities to raise visibility.
• Work with senior leaders on capacity planning to ensure efficiency and growth.
• Contribute to business development and growth efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Storytelling

Media relations

Strategic communications

Campaign strategy

Executive briefing

Job description

Orchestra is seeking a Vice President of Policy Communications (Healthcare) in New York, NY or Washington, D.C. on a hybrid basis. The role leads strategic communications for health policy clients, guiding earned, owned, and paid media while managing junior staff and client relations.

You will drive thought leadership, manage day-to-day account flow, and collaborate with senior leaders on capacity planning and growth. Prioritize clear, impactful messaging across fast-paced environments.