Trust for America's Health

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Trust for America’s Health Job Posting September 2025 Job Title: Director of Strategic Communications and Policy Research Location: Washington, D.C. Organization: Trust for America’s Health About Trust for America’s Health Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) is a non-profit, non-partisan organization that promotes optimal health for every person and community and makes the prevention of illness and injury a national priority. TFAH is committed to making prevention and health equity foundational to policymaking at all levels of society. More information can be found at www.tfah.org. To Apply Applicants should submit a cover letter and résumé to jobs@tfah.org with “Director of Strategic Communications and Policy Research” in the subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Position Summary The Director of Strategic Communications and Policy Research leads TFAH’s policy research and communications efforts with expertise and vision. An experienced communicator in public health policy and advocacy, this creative, nimble, and innovative leader excels at translating complex research for diverse audiences and platforms. The Director also spearheads the development of effective strategies and tools that drive meaningful communications activities designed to influence public health policy. Core Responsibilities Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Create an innovative policy research agenda that produces products to support the development of effective public health policies. Partner with the President and CEO to develop a policy research agenda that advances TFAH’s mission. Synthesize and translate public health issues into cohesive and clear products for policymakers, stakeholder organizations, the media, and the general public through reports, briefs, analyses, and other tools. Serve as lead editor and collaborator with staff, partner organization and external consultants on the research, writing, clearance, production, and dissemination of TFAH reports and policy briefs. Track emerging public health issues and bring an insightful, timely, and critical lens to developing new research-based products and related communications materials for dissemination. Develop and execute an organization-wide communications strategy. Lead an integrated communications program that elevates TFAH’s reputation as a credible, nonpartisan, and science-based voice in health policy. Anticipate how news and political events could present opportunities or challenges to TFAH. Develop and adapt strategies for disseminating TFAH’s reports, briefs, op-eds/commentaries, events, and other products to maximize reach and impact. Elevate TFAH’s thought leadership in the field by positioning the organization’s work on the leading edge of critical public health issues and its President and CEO and other senior leaders as issue experts. Build and maintain strong relationships with media, stakeholders, coalitions, and subject matter experts to advance communications and policy goals. Manage media relations, including proactively seeking media opportunities; triaging inquiries; shaping response strategies; and preparing the President and CEO and key staff for interviews. Ideal candidate should be well-versed in both the traditional and new landscape and stay current on evolving media relations trends. Oversee digital communications and marketing, ensuring the website, social media (TFAH and President and CEO channels), and other platforms serve as trusted, accessible resources. Represent TFAH at conferences, meetings, and public events, serving as spokesperson when needed. Effectively lead the Communications and Policy Research Department and serve as an integral part of TFAH’s senior team. Manage the Communications and Policy Research Department. Oversee the direction and activities of external communications firm and other vendors. Serve as a member of the TFAH senior team. Partner closely with other TFAH Department Directors to ensure that the Communications and Policy Research Department operates in synergy and alignment with other TFAH departments. Work closely with TFAH’s Leadership Team to leverage cross-organizational efforts and strategies to promote the organization’s goals. Nurture a culture of collaboration, teamwork, and shared accomplishment.