Manager, Evidence-based Communications (Grant Funded)

Job description

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is seeking a strong writer to translate research evidence into practical guidance for the AAP Center of Excellence: Creating a Healthy Digital Ecosystem for Children and Youth (Center) grant, develop technical content and written resources, and manage project timelines. Reports to the Sr Manager, Social Media & Youth Mental Health, this role will manage internal and external partner relationships and develop a catalog of evidence-based, culturally appropriate, practical resources for clinicians, educators, parents/families, youth, and youth-serving professionals around the risks and benefits of social media use.

Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, health policy, health education, health communication, journalism, or related discipline or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience required.
2. Two years’ related experience in content development or communications required, including writing and editing various resources, preferably on the practical application of health-related research evidence. Experience crafting messages for families and clinicians required. Experience in health education, child or adolescent health, or mental health initiatives; drafting educational resources; and working on grant projects preferred.
3. Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, organizational, communication, and project management skills required. Must be able to take initiative, manage multiple projects simultaneously within tight deadlines, handle a heavy workload, work both independently and as part of team, think creatively, pay close attention to detail, collaborate effectively with various internal and external constituents, and maintain a positive and cooperative team-oriented work environment with a commitment to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and respected. Strong technical acumen is essential, MS Office proficiency, and able to learn and apply new technologies; experience with web document collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint) and virtual meeting platforms (WebEx, Teams) preferred. Some travel and evening/weekend work required, along with the need for flexibility in arranging work schedule to accommodate physicians’ availability.

Hybrid work environment of 40% of work time in the Itasca, IL office per month.

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A reasonable estimate of the current base pay range for this position is $92,823.63 - $97,980.74. Compensation decisions take into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, certifications, geographic location, business needs, and organizational policies. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes healthcare and retirement savings plans. Click to see all benefits offered: Sign up or sign in for contact information.