Widmeyer Communications seeks a senior-level professional with significant healthcare public affairs experience for its Washington, DC office.

Ideal candidates will have substantive experience in health care public policy and communications.  In addition, the successful candidate will have extensive experience as part of a healthcare or public affairs team at a communications firm, in a trade association or corporation, on Capitol Hill, or in government.

Successful candidates must also have at least 10 years of relevant experience with national public affairs campaigns, media relations, and/or federal or state legislative work.  Candidates should be both collegial and collaborative, and able to work well independently or as part of a team.

Prerequisites for the position include experience communicating about complex public policy issues, absolute attention to detail and team management focus, ability to multitask and juggle competing demands for time and attention, demonstrated media relations/placement success, and experience with stakeholder relations and exemplary writing skills.

Responsibilities include project management, client account management and senior-level client service assignments including crisis communications. Candidate will be responsible for new business development and expected to contribute to efforts to enhance the reputation and growth of the firm.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus a full benefits package. Please forward resume, cover letter (with salary expectations) and writing samples to:

Human Resources
Widmeyer Communications
Reference - HPA 2010
jobs@widmeyer.com