Assistant Account Executive, Public Affairs

Overview

CURA Strategies, an award-winning health care communications and public affairs agency, is looking for an emerging public affairs professional to join us as an Assistant Account Executive, Public Affairs
. If you have a passion for working at the intersection of policy and communications, desire a highly visible position with lots of growth opportunities, and want to apply your skills to help transform health care, we want to talk to you.

At CURA, our aim is to transform health care through meaningful client work. Working with clients in the areas of substance use disorders, maternal/child health, rare disease, heart disease, kidney disease and more. We pride ourselves in creating lasting results for clients—and we are looking for someone who shares our passion and believes in our mission.

Unburden yourself of tired big agency politics that offer no clear path for professional growth and join our growing team of talented people who thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

• Provide day-to-day support for grassroots advocacy, public affairs initiatives and communications campaigns across multiple clients, working closely with account managers and senior team members to execute client activities
• Monitor news, hearings and other developments related to legislative and regulatory activity, particularly on health care and public policy issues relevant to clients
• Build and maintain mailing lists of key stakeholders, including congressional staff, third-party organizations, patient advocates and other influencers, using digital grassroots advocacy platforms (e.g., Quorum, Phone2
  
  Action) and standard Microsoft/Google spreadsheet tools
• Assist with drafting and editing written materials such as statements, issue or policy briefs, talking points, fact sheets, legislative support letters and internal summaries
• Support in-person and virtual meetings by assisting with scheduling and logistics, preparing agendas, taking notes and drafting follow-up correspondence
• Conduct research to support the development of strategic communications and public affairs plans, including identifying key stakeholders, summarizing policy issues and contributing creative ideas
• Assist with outreach and correspondence to external audiences, including third-party organizations, media, health care professionals and policymakers
• Support communications activities as needed, including drafting social media content, assisting with bylines and press materials, and helping with media lists and reporter research
• Provide general administrative and team support, including assisting with internal initiatives and activities that contribute to CURA’s culture and collaborative environment

• Interest in public affairs, government relations, health care policy and/or strategic communications
• Basic understanding of the legislative and regulatory process, or a strong desire to learn
• Strong writing, editing and organizational skills, with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced, client-service environment
• Proactive, positive attitude and willingness to learn from and support senior team members
• Familiarity with digital advocacy tools (e.g., Quorum, Phone2
  
  Action), social media platforms or relevant internships/coursework is a plus but not required

• Unlimited PTO after one year of employment
• Weekly free lunches (plus lots of free snacks and drinks in the office)
• Robust health benefits program
• 401K with company match
• Hybrid work environment (3 days in office)
• Company outings and social gatherings
• Professional learning and development opportunities
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Transportation and mobile stipends

Our name, CURA – Latin for care, concern, and attention to others – exemplifies our mission: to work with clients to transform the health care system and improve lives. Whether our client is a business, a nonprofit or a government agency, we believe that taking transformative action to improve people’s lives is always the winning strategy. Our culture is built on a love for transforming health care through integrated communications, a desire to proactively serve…