Medical/Science Design & Communications

If you’re looking to further develop your social media management, design and web skills in the world of health communications, the American Gastroenterological Association has an opportunity for you!

This position will assist with administering our social media presence where we connect with the GI community and share about new education, programs and priorities. You’ll also exercise your creative and visual skills by supporting the design director with updating creative pieces and designing materials.

Knowledge of social media platforms, along with writing/copyediting and graphic design skills will help you succeed in this role and understand how the pieces come together and impact physicians, scientists and patients in the world of GI.

We are a collaborative service department and as a member of the team, you’ll be on the frontlines of supporting general communications projects and content promotion to clinicians and researchers through different communications systems.

The comms team is a creative, supportive group and AGA offers solid work-life balance with generous benefits.

WHY WORK AT AGA?

• We care about our core values: innovative, engaged, collaborative, open, inclusive.
• We value work-life balance and provide generous time off.
• Market competitive compensation plus 7% employer contribution to retirement plan.
• Remote/hybrid work environment.
• Comprehensive health care benefits at a reasonable cost.

AGA INSTITUTE POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:      Communications & Design Coordinator

REPORTS TO:             Senior Manager, Communications

SUMMARY:                  Help take AGA’s social media and design portfolio to the next level!

** Please include a link or PDF portfolio or five work samples.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist our social media manager in administering AGA’s social media presence across Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Bluesky and YouTube – maintain content calendars, engage daily with followers, develop social campaigns, copyedit content as needed, schedule content, track analytics.
• Support AGA design director by updating creative pieces (visual + text edits), designing materials, providing administrative support.
• Create social media copy and campaigns in collaboration with social media manager, patient communications director.
• Monitor social media platforms, track metrics to evaluate the success of different programmatic content and identify opportunities for growth.
• Organize and maintain social/design tools (Hootsuite, digital asset management system, Canva).
• Assist team members with content development needs, blast emails, video projects, social campaigns and other work, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, design and/or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky, etc.). Working knowledge of social media management systems (i.e., Hootsuite, Buffer).
• Knowledge of graphic design principles for digital and print.
• Required software skills:
  • Advanced Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro, After Effects)
  • Microsoft PPT and Word. Basic HTML (WordPress).
• Familiarity with Google Analytics a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and knowledge of AP Style.
• Detail oriented and highly organized; must have ability to multi-task and manage multiple deadlines.
• Self-motivated and positive attitude with a willingness to collaborate as a part of a team.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

AGA is a medical professional association with a mission to unite clinicians, researchers and digestive health stakeholders with the goal of ending the burden of digestive disease.
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) is the trusted voice of the GI community. Founded in 1897, AGA has grown to include more than 16,000 members from around the globe who are involved in all aspects of the science, practice and advancement of gastroenterology.