Communications Associate

Communications Associate

The Primary Care Collaborative (PCC) — a multistakeholder organization with a diverse membership and a small but mighty team — has taken on a bold task: transform how and how much the US health system invests in primary care so that all communities can have better health.

The PCC is seeking a Communications Associate to support its efforts to promote the organization and realize our advocacy goals. This position will report to the Senior Manager of Communications and will support communications across all PCC channels.

The successful candidate will be well-organized and thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment. They will be a creative communicator with excellent people skills and a drive to help create bold policy change that results in better outcomes for patients, enhanced health equity and greater affordability by leveraging primary care.

Job Summary

The Communications Associate works with the Senior Communications Manager to execute PCC communications plan, including for PCC’s signature advocacy campaign: Better Health – NOW (BHN).

The Communications Associate will:

• Collaborate with the advocacy team to write the first draft of PCC deliverables, such as press releases, newsletters or blogs
• Develop content for and help manage PCC’s social media channels (LinkedIn, X and Facebook)
• Track and monitor relevant media coverage of PCC, its members and major developments related to primary care or health policy
• Create graphics or select photos for use on PCC’s social media channels, in PCC newsletters and on PCC’s website
• Prepare newsletters for distribution to PCC’s membership and partners through MailChimp
• Support the management of PCC’s website by uploading content and providing feedback on functionality.
• Help produce videos, podcasts and other digital content
• Perform other relevant tasks or duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience

The Communications Associate position is an entry-level or early career level role and demonstrated experience in relevant internships or fellowships will fulfill the experience requirements for this role.

Successful candidates will have:

• A bachelor’s degree, with a degree in communications or journalism a plus
• Strong writing, editing and verbal communications skills
• Familiarity with AP Style
• 1-2 years of experience in communications, marketing or public affairs for a health care organization, Hill office, nonprofit organization, government agency, or political campaign
• 1-2 years writing copy for newsletters, blogs, social media or other deliverables
• Comfort with social media platforms and a basic understanding of how brands use digital channels (especially LinkedIn)
• Outstanding administrative and organizational skills
• A strong desire to learn more about policy communications
• A dedication to reforming the American health care system
• A sense of humor and fun-loving attitude

Helpful Skills and Experiences

The following experiences and skills are not required but will help candidates stand out from other applicants:

• Experience with graphic design and layout – especially graphics used on social media or in email newsletters
• Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and/or InDesign
• Familiarity with Adobe Premiere or a similar non-linear editor
• Comfort using a content management system such as WordPress or Drupal
• A basic understanding of HTML and CSS
• Videography, photography, or other multimedia skills
• A strong background in public health, health care communications or health policy
• Experience working with email marketing platform, such as MailChimp or Constant Contact

Organizational Information

Founded in 2007, PCC is a not-for-profit multistakeholder membership organization dedicated to advancing an effective and efficient health system built on a strong foundation of primary care and the patient-centered medical home in order to advance the nation’s health.

Representing a broad set of public and private organizations – including patient and consumer advocacy groups, health care clinicians, leading corporations and payers– the PCC’s mission is to unify and engage diverse stakeholders in promoting policies and sharing best practices that support the growth of high-performing primary care to achieve the “Quintuple Aim”: better care, better health, lower costs, greater joy for clinicians and staff, and greater health equity.

Compensation

This is a full-time position, located in Washington, D.C., with excellent benefits, including health care, 401K, and generous leave. Salary range starts at $50,000 a year and is dependent on skills and experience.

Please send your resume, a writing sample that demonstrates your writing skills (e.g., a sample press release, blog, or script) and a cover letter with salary requirements to aclark@thepcc.org. No calls please.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Commuter assistance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Washington, DC 20036 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC 20036: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20036