Programmatic Communications Coordinator

About the position

Treatment Action Group (TAG) is seeking an ambitious, experienced, creative, hands-on, and organized Coordinator for our Programmatic Communications. Seated in our communications team, this new position at TAG will support and amplify the work of our fast-moving and far-reaching tuberculosis team. The Coordinator will work alongside the Communications Director and TB program team to deliver high impact program communications leveraging a wide range of communications channels (e.g., social media, publications, webinars, earned media) to maximize TAG’s advocacy and community engagement reach and impact.

Strong candidates will have a track record of developing and launching resources for advocacy for progressive causes, an understanding of how to meet the needs of a wide range of audiences, excellent project management skills, great interpersonal abilities, and a passion for TAG’s mission.

The Coordinator will report to TAG’s Communications Director, and work closely with TAG’s TB program and policy teams.

About TAG

Treatment Action Group (TAG) is an independent, activist, and community-based research and policy think tank committed to racial, gender, and LGBTQ+ equity; social justice; and liberation, fighting to end HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and hepatitis C virus (HCV). At TAG, we strive to reflect in our organizational composition and operations the values, principles, and rights for which we advocate externally. This includes a commitment to equity and justice, as well valuing diversity of experience, in our employment practices. We encourage Black, indigenous, and people of color; women; transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming people; and people with disabilities to apply.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Strategy

• Work closely with TB program/policy teams and Communications Director to develop a strategic approach to using communications for advancing policy, advocacy, and community engagement objectives across various communications channels;
• Work with the Communications Director and TB program/policy teams to coordinate flow and timing and representation of TAG’s various workstreams in our public-facing communications;
• Manage production of TB program publications; create and execute dissemination strategies;;
• Support TB program/policy teams in designing and executing campaigns, including by collaborating with aligned organizations to extend campaign reach, coordinate messaging, and strengthen community-led communications efforts that reflect TAG’s mission and values;
• Help design and maintain a novel communications coordination hub focused on new TB vaccines.

Hands-on Execution

• Write copy (press releases, statements, web text, social media text) to reach TAG’s diverse audiences (affected communities in the U.S. and globally, policymakers, funders, elected officials, researchers, clinicians, other community organizations);
• Provide direction to contractors on the creation of infographics and visual content for campaigns, reports, social media;
• Organize and manage the back-end technical functions for webinars;
• Work with authors and Communications Director to plan full lifecycle of publications (including managing multiple translations and use of assistive technology for accessibility);
• Execute launches of publications;
• Build and maintain relationships with traditional media outlets to cultivate earned media Perform other duties as assigned.

Background, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• 3+ years working in Communications for a progressive organization (experience working in HIV, hepatitis C, tuberculosis, a strong plus);
• Ability to both think big picture to develop strategy, and to roll up sleeves to implement that strategy;
• Strong understanding of using communications to advance advocacy and community engagement;
• Ability to self-direction and proactive approach to work;
• Ability to work collaboratively, including strong interpersonal and networking skills; (relationships with traditional media outlets a plus);
• Excellent project management skills and ability to balance competing deadlines and priorities in a fast-moving, dynamic work environment;
• Superb organization skills, attention to detail, and follow-through;
• Sound judgment and problem-solving capacity;
• Curiosity and willingness to learn about new, technical subject matters without getting intimidated a must (subject matter familiarity with the issues on which TAG works a plus);
• Strong sense of how to represent an organization’s unique brand through voice and visuals is a must (graphic design skills are a plus);
• Demonstrated experience or commitment to working in a multicultural environment that values diversity and equity based on race, ethnic and national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, and physical ability (experience with operationalizing language justice and accessibility in communications a strong plus);
• Passion for TAG’s mission is a must; lived experience with the conditions on which TAG works is a plus.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills is required
• Ability to draft press releases, statements, web text, social media text to reach TAG’s diverse audiences (affected communities in the U.S. and globally, policymakers, funders, elected officials, researchers, clinicians, other community organizations)
• Experience with graphic design and related softwares is a plus (Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud)
• Proficiency with email marketing platforms such as Salsa Engage, Mailchimp, or Constant Contact
• Experience with content management systems such as WordPress, SquareSpace, or Wix is strongly preferred
• Short form video content creation skills (e.g., CapCut) are a plus.

TAG offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents
• Generous paid time off beginning with four weeks of vacation, plus sick leave and holidays
• Paid Family Leave
• A sponsored 403(b) retirement plan
• Pre-tax commuter benefits and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Access to mental health resources and an Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities