Communications Manager
Healthy Learners
WorldwideremotePosted 13 days ago
Skill Required
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Key highlights
- Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package
- Level Required: At least 6-9 years of professional experience in strategic communications, PR, or content production
- Key Benefit: Access to ongoing training, leadership opportunities, and innovative projects
- Notable Requirement: Minimum of 6-9 years of professional experience in relevant fields
- Mission Alignment: Deep commitment to Healthy Learners' mission is essential
- Remote Flexibility: Global (remote) role option available
Role overview
The Communications Manager at Healthy Learners is a strategic role reporting to the Chief of Staff and CEO, tasked with managing the organization's full communications function. This position transforms existing messaging into world-class communications, acting as both a strategic executor and a hands-on doer. The manager oversees daily operations, develops brand strategies, produces key publications, and ensures proactive media engagement while collaborating with internal teams and external partners to amplify the organization's impact.
Responsibilities
- Manage and grow the communications function across the global organization
- Codify messaging and brand standards to produce key publications and support thought leadership
- Create and implement a comprehensive communications strategy aligned with the mission and growth
- Maintain key messaging, talking points, and boilerplate for consistent tone and narrative
- Keep messaging current and authentic as the organization and field evolve
- Manage a content calendar integrating organizational milestones, government engagements, donor cycles, and learning outputs
- Own the annual speaking and event calendar using established frameworks to track ROI
- Collaborate to produce annual reports and organizational collateral from end to end
- Direct external designers, photographers, and videographers to deliver high-quality assets
- Build systems, production calendars, review processes, and templates for repeatable publications
- Move media engagement from opportunistic to proactive by securing strategic PR placements
- Create and support media moments around milestones and evidence releases
- Prepare briefing materials for leaders for interviews and press opportunities
- Work with the Advocacy and Government Engagement team to align media coverage with advocacy goals
- Serve as the primary point of contact for incoming press inquiries
- Translate data and evidence into accessible learning products for policy and global health communities
- Strengthen internal communication and knowledge sharing with simple tools and templates
- Partner with the Development team on donor materials, impact reporting, and campaign moments
Requirements
- At least 6-9 years of professional experience in strategic communications, public relations, or content production (ideally in global health, education, or international development)
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field; Master's degree a plus
- A portfolio of flagship publications personally produced end to end
- Demonstrated excellence in writing, editing, and storytelling for diverse audiences
- Strong design sensibility with comfort in tools like Canva or Adobe Suite and ability to direct professional designers
- Strong project management skills including managing freelancers, budgets, and multi-stakeholder review processes
- Experience translating technical or programmatic information into accessible, compelling materials
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams and cultures
- Deep commitment to Healthy Learners' mission
Nice to have
- Master's degree (a plus)
- Africa-based candidates preferred
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package reflecting expertise and commitment
- Access to ongoing training, leadership opportunities, and innovative projects
- Supportive culture valuing collaboration, mutual support, and recognition of contributions
- Networking opportunities to collaborate with international organizations and enhance influence in public health
Additional details
- Location: Global (remote); Africa-based candidates preferred
- Organization operates in 10 provinces across Zambia reaching 1.4 million learners through its first integrated School Health Program