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Ready to do award-winning work that’s transforming the health care system?

The traits we admire in our CURAgeous team members:

  • A passion for improving health care and driving smart creative campaigns to achieve transformational change.
  • Results-focused approach, and the ability to work closely with senior members of the team to manage and execute a campaign to success.
  • A leader with a proactive, positive attitude toward client service and team management.
  • Responsive, dependable and accountable to team members and clients, and willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done—someone who doesn’t take no for an answer.
  • Enthusiasm about the unlimited growth opportunities that come with being a member of a fast-growing start-up firm and wants to stay for the long-term.
  • Mission-minded and excited to join the CURA family, which works hard to do good work (and has fun doing it).
  • Not shy in sharing bold opinions, but respectful of the bipartisan nature of our firm

CURA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our policy reflects and affirms CURA’s commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.

CURA is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Read our full policy.

We are always looking for CURAgeous talent, so if you’re interested in working at CURA in a position not listed below, please send your resume and the professional opportunity you’re seeking to thyann.nguyen@curastrategies.com!

CURRENT OPENINGS

If you have a passion for leading integrated strategic communications campaigns to help transform health care and improve the lives of patients and are looking for a leadership position to help influence the direction of a growing agency, we want to talk to you.

CURA is looking for a Vice President with extensive health care communications and earned media experience to join our team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for day-to-day strategy, operations and management of client accounts
  • Lead the development, presentation and execution of integrated strategic communications plans
  • Provide proactive high-level client counsel and creative recommendations that contribute to ROI and distinguish CURA Strategies as a valuable partner
  • Develop and execute earned media strategies that drive visibility, engagement and impact for clients, securing high-profile placements in top-tier health, policy, and consumer media.
  • Maintain strong relationships with reporters, producers and editors across health care, policy, and business outlets.
  • Develop external communications initiatives, campaigns and materials that reach health care stakeholders such as third-party organizations, health care professionals, media, patients, policymakers etc.
  • Oversee high quality and error-free written and digital materials, including media correspondence, bylines, marketing collateral, videos, issue briefs, etc.
  • Maintain strong client relationships and form new ones across the accounts they lead to develop a 360-degree understanding of the work and provide counsel/insights that are informed by multiple perspectives
  • Contribute to organic growth of the account by identifying new business opportunities and leading all initiatives required to secure additional contracts
  • Supervise and train junior account staff; provide quality control, determine workflow and assignments
  • Develop and oversee budgets and staffing plans to ensure the health of the account from a staffing and financial perspective
  • Contribute to ongoing health care business development and marketing efforts for the office
  • Contribute to talent development program for junior staff
  • Participate in cultural and team building activities that support the overall CURA culture

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 9-13 years of health care communications experience, including agency experience
  • Successfully led strategic communications initiatives for both nonprofit and corporate clients
  • Deep understanding of earned media strategies, with a proven track record of securing top-tier media coverage in national, trade, and local press
  • Strong relationships with reporters and editors in health care, business, and policy media
  • Understands how corporate communications, marketing and government relations can support one another in advancing reputation
  • Possesses strong social media experience. Paid media experience a plus.
  • Experienced in crisis communications, media training and message development.
  • Experienced people manager, having successfully overseen client teams responsible for delivering on time and on budget.
  • Strong budget manager, with the ability to ensure the financial health of the account
  • Skilled project leader who works well in stressful situations and can rally the team to the highest level of productivity
  • Has managed, coached or mentored team members to professional growth

To apply, please send your resume to:
Thy-Ann Nguyen
thyann.nguyen@curastrategies.com

  • CURA Strategies is looking for an ambitious, self-starter to join our team as an intern. Our paid interns are fully integrated members of our team and key players in helping us do great work for our incredible clients.
  • This isn’t a “get our coffee” internship—interns gain extensive hands-on experience working on a variety of tasks across multiple accounts. The following is a small sample of our client portfolio: The Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, American College of Cardiology, CareDx and The Leapfrog Group.
  • This is a paid position of $17.00/hour. In limited cases, we have adjusted for graduate students with more extensive experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist with traditional media relations activities, including building media lists and crafting newsworthy pitches
  • Assist with client social media efforts, including drafting content, creating graphics, and monitoring for engagement opportunities
  • Draft written content, such as newsletters, blog posts, press releases, client presentations and measurement reports
  • Provide support for various virtual or in-person client events
  • Attend and capture action items from internal and client meetings/conference calls
  • Participate in new business brainstorms and research
  • Other projects and duties as requested, directed or assigned
  • Assist office manager with administration tasks

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Has an appetite and drive to always do more
  • Is thorough and detail-oriented, particularly with spelling and grammar
  • Has excellent writing, analytical and oral skills
  • Has a professional demeanor and is a team player
  • Works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, juggling multiple projects at once while meeting deadlines
  • Is extremely organized and able to manage time well
  • Approaches projects with a can-do mindset, but will ask questions when they’ve exhausted other options
  • Has a working knowledge of social media strategy for business
  • Is proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Bonus points if you have:
    • Graphic design experience and working knowledge of the Adobe Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro)
    • Video editing experience
    • Government relations and public affairs experience

This position is open to recent grads, graduate students, and seniors studying public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, or a related major with an interest in health care communications. Prior communications and public relations experience is preferred. Strong preference will be given to applicants who can work onsite in our Crystal City office every day.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter, along with two writing samples (one short, such as a social media post, and one long, such as a press release) in PDF format to:
InternProgram@curastrategies.com