Regional Communication Manager

• Support cities to develop and execute proactive communication and advocacy activities that advance each city s NCD and injury prevention work and the goals.
• Work with the Partnership for Healthy Cities global and regional teams to identify opportunities to promote city work globally and locally.
• Assist local city communication officers of up to 19 cities in developing and executing diverse communication products, including internal memos/communications, press releases, media pitching, talking points, presentations, reports, digital content, and public health campaigns.
• Stay informed on city activities and monitor public discourse in the media and social platforms.
• Research local, national, and regional media outlets, conferences, podcasts, and thought leadership opportunities.
• Secure media placements in target media outlets and respond to media inquiries. Support cities in securing media opportunities; develop and execute plans for communicating key milestones.

• Coordinate and contribute to efforts to build communication capacity among urban health teams, guiding key topics such as message mapping, media training, and strategic communications.
• Distribute guidance materials, tools, and templates for cities and local partners;
• Coordinate technical assistance for public health campaigns, leveraging expertise from Vital Strategies subject matter experts.

• Develop compelling content for program-wide communication materials such as blogs, briefings, opinion pieces, advocacy statements, bios, and social media posts, in collaboration with the global communication team;
• Identify opportunities to amplify Partnership-supported NCD and injury prevention work in the region s cities via the network s digital channels.

• Build and nurture relationships with regional stakeholders, including project teams, partner organizations, and media outlets to foster collaboration and advocacy;
• Collaborate with the global team to track and report on regional communication activities, contributing to overall program evaluation;
• Work with the regional and global Partnership for Healthy Cities teams to identify appropriate vendors, partners, and implementing partners for communication activities;
• Perform other duties as required to support the Partnership s communication efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree, preferably in communications, journalism, public policy, public health, public relations or marketing.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with a track record of creating impactful communication materials;
• Experience working with diverse stakeholders, including city officials, media, and partner organizations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and government partners
• Self-motivated, highly organized, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet deadlines.
• Highly proficient computer skills, with experience in all Microsoft Office programs.
• Familiarity with the media landscape and public health challenges in the Asia-Pacific region is an advantage.
• Background in public health a plus.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Vital Strategies.
• Ability to collaboratively work with cross-cultural and cross-functional internal teams and external partners in various time zones

• Minimum 6-7 years of work experience and minimum of 4-5 years of professional experience in communications and/or public relations in the region;
• Proven experience in communication, public relations, or advocacy, ideally in public health or a related field;
• Experience with media monitoring platforms (e.g. Meltwater); email marketing services (e.g. Mailchimp); social media channels; and content management systems.

• Agency experience preferred; government experience, a plus; existing relationships with regional media a plus.

• The position will be required to travel internationally up to 15% of the time.
• The candidate must be willing and able to work across different time zones.