CURA Strategies

Health Care Communications & Advocacy

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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 [email protected]!

CURRENT OPENINGS

  • If you have a passion for working in integrated communications, desire a highly visible client-facing position, and want to apply your skills in earned media to help transform health care, we want to talk to you.
  • CURA Strategies, a fast-growing, award-winning health care communications and public affairs agency, is looking for a results-oriented professional with experience in health care media relations to join our team.
  • At CURA, our aim is to transform health care through meaningful client work. Working with nonprofit and corporate clients in the areas of mental health, health disparities, cardiology, kidney disease and more, we pride ourselves in creating lasting results for clients – and we are looking for someone who shares our passion and believes in our mission.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Build effective healthcare media strategies for our clients and execute media relations
  • Provide strategic counsel and guidance to clients, as well as to CURA team members regarding media relations
  • Identify and develop content for media outreach, including newsworthy angles, timely topics, by-lines and op-eds
  • Proactively monitor news on a regular basis and identify reactive pitching opportunities for clients
  • Working with junior staff on the team, develop media lists and manage large-scale pitching efforts
  • Prepare healthcare executives, practitioners and others for media interviews and presentations; media training experience is a plus
  • Maintain and grow relationships with reporters across top-tier, business, consumer, and health care industry outlets
  • Contribute to earned media component of integrated communications strategies for our clients and potential clients
  • Understand issues facing the healthcare industry – including pharma, biopharma, medical device and consumer health and wellness – and the role of health within corporate and consumer business
  • Demonstrate a keen awareness of changes in the healthcare landscape and best media practices within a complex communications environment
  • Develop statements for clients in response to breaking news related to their business or organizational objectives

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 9-13 years of health care communications experience, agency experience preferred
  • Must have a strong background in healthcare communications and extensive healthcare media relations contacts
  • Must have an in-depth knowledge of the healthcare industry and a working knowledge of traditional and non-traditional media
  • A current track record of success in building relationships with media relevant to the healthcare industry, and driving results for clients
  • Excellent writing skills, solid presentation skills, experience developing and delivering client presentations, including new business
  • Must have current COVID-19 vaccination

WHAT WE OFFER

  • Unlimited PTO after one year of employment
  • Weekly free lunches (plus lots of free snacks and drinks in the office)
  • Robust health benefits program
  • 401K with company match
  • Flexible work hours
  • Company outings and social gatherings
  • Professional learning and development opportunities
  • Paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Transportation benefits

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 resume to:
Thy-Ann Nguyen, Sr. Vice President and Managing Director
[email protected]

A cover letter is optional. Please indicate if you are looking for a fully remote position or are available and interested in coming into the office two or three days a week.

CURA Strategies is always looking for ambitious self-starters 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 Mended Hearts Inc., American College of Cardiology, CareDx and Sunstone Therapies.  

This is a paid position of $16.50/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

Our Future Intern

  • 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 encouraged. Strong preference will be given to applicants who can work onsite in our Crystal City office 4-5 days per week. 

To apply, please submit 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 Chelsea Armstrong at [email protected].