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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

Are you passionate about integrated communications and eager to take on a client-facing role with ample opportunities for growth?

CURA Strategies is looking for a results-driven, proactive individual to join our team as an Account Executive. If you thrive on delivering meaningful results for clients and are motivated to transform health care through effective communication strategies, let’s connect.

Responsibilities:

  • Research and analyze earned and social media trends to inform strategic recommendations, target key audiences, and track success metrics; experience with Muck Rack or other media databases preferred.
  • Develop media lists and begin engaging with journalists to foster relationships and secure media placements.
  • Monitor media coverage with an eye for opportunities to recommend timely responses, including pitching stories and crafting social posts.
  • Draft and edit high-quality content for earned and social media, including press releases, newsletters, bylines, client briefs, social posts and media pitches.
  • Provide daily project management and communications support for health care clients, including client call scheduling and participation, note-taking, project tracking, and status reporting.
  • Support email marketing and e-newsletter campaigns; experience with email marketing systems (EMS) and/or customer management systems (CMS) is a plus.
  • Contribute to strategic communication plans to enhance corporate/brand/product positioning or shape public discourse around critical issues.
  • Assist with new business proposals as needed.
  • Support company culture initiatives and activities that promote CURA’s positive work environment.

Qualifications:

  • 1+ years of experience in public relations/communications, preferably within an agency setting.
  • Experience with media relations and interest in the health care industry, with familiarity with key stakeholders and current topics.
  • Experience or interest in mental health, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics, or health policy issues such as market access and drug pricing is a plus.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong organizational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Proactive, positive and detail-oriented approach with a commitment to client service excellence.
  • Self-motivated, collaborative team player with a great attitude and strong work ethic.

Why Join CURA?

  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment dedicated to transforming health care.
  • Enjoy a flexible work-life balance with opportunities for career growth.
  • Be part of a team that values courage, positivity and hard work.

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

Do you have a passion for working at the intersection of policy and communications, desire a highly visible position with lots of growth and leadership opportunities, and want to apply your skills to help transform health care?

CURA Strategies is looking for is looking for a self-starting, results-driven Government Relations Manager with experience in grassroots advocacy, congressional engagement and integrated communications to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Support grassroots advocacy/public affairs initiatives and communications campaigns across multiple clients and work closely with the senior team to seamlessly execute client activities  
  • Monitor news for legislative and regulatory developments to stay abreast of health care issues that are relevant to our clients
  • Develop and maintain mailing lists of key stakeholders, including congressional staffers, third-party stakeholders, patient advocates, etc. utilizing digital grassroots advocacy software such as Quorum or Phone2Action, along with standard Microsoft/Google spreadsheet tools
  • Draft statements, issue/policy briefs, talking points, fact sheets, legislative support letters, and other materials as necessary.
  • Attend/support in-person and phone meetings, including meeting scheduling/logistics, developing agendas, taking notes and sending follow-up correspondence
  • Support the development of strategic communications plans that shape policy and corporate/brand awareness, such as conducting research, identifying key stakeholders and offering creative ideas
  • Develop relationships and coordinate correspondence with key external audiences: third party organizations, media, health care professionals, policymakers, etc.
  • Support other communications activities as needed, such as drafting social media posts, drafting bylines and press releases, pitching reporters, etc.
  • Assist with organizing activities that support the overall CURA culture.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree required. At least 3 years of government relations experience, including but not limited to positions at congressional or state legislative offices, at public affairs or lobbying agencies, within a federal agency, or in-house at a non-profit or for-profit health care organization.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of the legislative and regulatory processes with some expertise in health care policy.
  • Enthusiasm for building and cultivating key policy and stakeholder relationships to help achieve client advocacy goals.
  • Must have excellent writing and organizational skills, as well as a strong ability to multi-task.
  • Must be a strong project manager with a proactive and positive attitude toward client service.
  • Familiarity with digital advocacy tools (I.e. Quorum, Phone2Action, etc.) and social media engagement preferred.

Why Join CURA?

  • Work in a dynamic and collaborative environment dedicated to transforming health care.
  • Enjoy a flexible work-life balance with opportunities for career growth.
  • Be part of a team that values courage, positivity and hard work.

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.

All applicants shall receive equal consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. In a recent blinded employee survey, 100% of employees strongly believe, “Everyone here [at CURA Strategies] is treated fairly regardless of race, gender, age, ethnic background, disability, sexual orientation, or other differences.”

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