Senior Public Affairs Manager

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.

Position Summary

The Senior Public Affairs Manager leads Trust for America’s Health’s public affairs and

external communications efforts, helping elevate the organization’s research, policy

recommendations, and expertise. This role translates complex public health research into clear,

impactful messages for policymakers, partners, and the media and plays a key role in

strengthening TFAH’s voice and influence in a non-partisan policy environment.

Core Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Strategic Communications and Policy Research, core responsibilities

include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develops and executes external communications and public affairs strategies to raise

awareness of TFAH, elevate its expertise, and promote its research, policy

recommendations, and thought leadership.

• Develops communications products, including press releases, public statements, talking

points, Q&As, and other external-facing materials.

• Creates communications materials for TFAH leadership, including speeches,

presentations, webinar scripts, briefing memos, and talking points, in close partnership

with internal subject matter experts.

• Partners closely with the Associate Director of Policy Research to identify strategic

communications opportunities stemming from TFAH’s anchor reports and related policy

work, translating complex research into compelling, audience‑appropriate messages.

• Writes and edits digital content for TFAH platforms, including website copy and social

media content – such as LinkedIn posts for TFAH leadership – to proactively amplify

TFAH’s mission, research, and policy recommendations.

• Supports TFAH’s media relations and earned media efforts by monitoring traditional

media coverage and social media conversations; triaging and responding to media

inquiries; supporting proactive media outreach; and helping secure coverage of TFAH

reports, policy briefs, initiatives, events, and other activities.

• Prepares and coaches TFAH spokespeople for media interviews and public appearances,

developing briefing materials and key messages to ensure consistency, accuracy, and

impact.

• Leads the development of TFAH’s annual report and other major promotional

publications by drafting content and coordinating design and layout with external

vendors.

• Works closely with the Social Strategy and Web Publishing Manager to ensure

TFAH.org and AFPHS.org content is timely, aligned with current events, highlights

TFAH expertise, and supports a strong and accessible user experience.

• Establishes and maintains relationships with partner, coalition, and stakeholder

organizations, leveraging these networks to advance TFAH’s communications, public

affairs, and policy goals.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities,

attributes, and experiences:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in external communications or public affairs.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, public health, public

policy, or related field.

• Outstanding writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely under

tight deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to accurately interpret and synthesize research findings and public

health issues into accessible language for a variety of channels and audiences.

• Experience with multichannel communication approaches and traditional media/social

media monitoring.

• Experience crafting issue and response documents and statements.

• Working knowledge of public health issues.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels and from various

backgrounds.

• Experience working with outside vendors and communication contractors.

• Working understanding of website content management systems and user-experience

strategies.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and deadlines at once.

• Strong organizational and project management skills, the ability to think logically, and

pay close attention to details.

• Ability to work both independently and with a team with confidence and reliability.

• Ability to work well under time constraints, willingness to take initiative and assume

responsibility where and when needed, flexibility to change approach as deemed

appropriate.

• Unwavering commitment to a non-partisan approach and the gravitas and maturity to

engage with diverse audiences and perspectives; a proven ability to build strong

professional relationships and connect diverse audiences to TFAH’s work.

Compensation

Salary range is $110,000-$130,000 annually. Individual salary is based on various factors unique

to each candidate, including skill set, experience, education, and other qualifications.

Comprehensive benefits package includes 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision

coverage (spouse and/or dependent coverage available at a subsidized rate), retirement plan, paid

parental leave, fitness benefit, and more.

We have a hybrid work environment, providing staff with flexibility that supports productivity

while meeting the needs of our diverse team. This position is based in Washington, DC, with the

ability to telework up to three days per week.

To Apply

Applicants should submit a cover letter and résumé to jobs@tfah.org with “Senior Public Affairs

Manager” in the subject line. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

1. Employees health Insurance, dental and vision cost is 100% covered by employer, and employer covers half of employees' dependents cost
2. Hybrid Workplace
3. paid Leave
4. Flexible Spending Accounts
5. 401K Retirement Plan
6. Paid Family Leave
7. Commuter Benefit
8. Fitness benefit
9. Cell Phone Reimbursement
10. Employee Engagement Events

Qualifications The ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in external communications or public affairs.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, public health, public policy, or related field.

• Outstanding writing skills and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely under tight deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to accurately interpret and synthesize research findings and public health issues into accessible language for a variety of channels and audiences.

• Experience with multichannel communication approaches and traditional media/social media monitoring. • Experience crafting issue and response documents and statements. • Working knowledge of public health issues.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels and from various backgrounds.

• Experience working with outside vendors and communication contractors.

• Working understanding of website content management systems and user-experience strategies.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and deadlines at once.

• Strong organizational and project management skills, the ability to think logically, and pay close attention to details.

• Ability to work both independently and with a team with confidence and reliability.

• Ability to work well under time constraints, willingness to take initiative and assume responsibility where and when needed, flexibility to change approach as deemed appropriate.

• Unwavering commitment to a non-partisan approach and the gravitas and maturity to engage with diverse audiences and perspectives; a proven ability to build strong professional relationships and connect diverse audiences to TFAH’s work.