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The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute (Meadows Institute) seeks a collaborative and strategic communications professional to serve as a Social Media and Content Manager (Manager). This role will support the efforts of the Communications team to promote the work of the Meadows Institute across multiple platforms, including video and multimedia storytelling. The Manager will be expected to work collaboratively with staff, contractors, partner agencies, and stakeholders to develop and execute effective strategies for building brand awareness, engaging new audiences, and advancing the mission of the Meadows Institute. The Manager will lead the social media strategy for the Meadows Institute and will write and edit original content that explains and amplifies our work. The preferred work location for this position is in Texas. This position may not be filled or performed in California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, or Washington at this time. Statewide travel (up to 10%) may be required. Some duties may require access to reliable personal transportation.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute a social media strategy that amplifies the work of the Meadows Institute.
- Execute effective use of video and multimedia storytelling for a variety of audiences.
- Build and manage a content calendar that leverages the Meadows Institute’s website and social media platforms.
- Establish clear Key Performance Indicators and performance goals to evaluate the success of the Meadows Institute’s communications strategy and monitor analytics to refine strategy and identify new opportunities.
- Write original content for the Meadows Institute, including explanatory pieces, FAQs, one-pagers, blog posts, and program briefs.
- Meet regularly with internal teams and stakeholders to gain insight into upcoming work and events.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies, Journalism, or related field.
- A minimum of two years of relevant experience.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a proficiency with video and multimedia production.
- Deep understanding of social culture, platforms, algorithms, and storytelling.
- Ability to translate complex policy initiatives and clinical work into a clear, engaging narrative and visual content for external audiences.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with colleagues. This includes overcoming geographic and other potential barriers to communicating with and making contributions to the team’s work.
- Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Capacity to think strategically, critically, and respond analytically.
- Flexibility in working with new issues, topics, and approaches.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three to five years of professional-level experience in related role.
Eligibility Requirements:
The preferred work location for this position is in Texas. This position may not be filled or performed in California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, or Washington at this time. Relocation assistance not available. Successful candidates must show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
About Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute:
The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute is a data-driven, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization that supports the implementation of policies and programs that help Texans obtain effective, efficient mental health care when and where they need it. The Institute’s vision is for Texas to be the national leader in treating all people with mental health needs. For more information about the Meadows Institute, please visit: www.mmhpi.org.
The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, age, citizen status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
