Communications Strategist

American Academy of Family Physicians

. Develop and implement annual communications strategy and communications calendar aligned with AFMRD strategic priorities .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeLeawood • Kansas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing strategic communications plans, managing multi-channel campaigns, and analyzing communication performance metrics. Proficient in creating engaging content and managing member engagement initiatives within membership organizations or nonprofits.

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Strategic Communications PlanningMulti-Channel Campaign ManagementCommunication AnalyticsProject ManagementBoard-Level Reporting

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Hard Skills

Content CreationPerformance Metrics AnalysisCampaign Effectiveness MeasurementEmail MarketingSocial Media Management

Soft Skills

Exceptional Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsIndependent WorkDeadline Management

Industry Keywords

Membership OrganizationsNonprofitsHealthcare OrganizationsAcademic MedicineGraduate Medical Education

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement annual communications strategy and communications calendar aligned with AFMRD strategic priorities
Monitor, analyze, and report communication performance metrics and engagement data
Prepare Board reports and dashboards
Create, edit, and distribute content across email, newsletters, social media, SMS, and other channels
Manage social media strategy and content development for LinkedIn and Instagram
Manage member engagement, recruitment, onboarding, retention, and renewal communication campaigns
Promote AFMRD programs, leadership development initiatives, webinars, events, and educational resources
Coordinate surveys, member listening activities, and communication-related projects with staff, volunteers, and partners
Participate in bookkeeping and internal control processes for AFMRD projects
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years’ experience developing and implementing strategic communications plans
4+ years’ exceptional written, verbal, and editorial communication skills
4+ years’ experience managing multi-channel communications campaigns
4+ years’ experience measuring campaign effectiveness using communication analytics
Strong project management and organizational skills
Experience working independently while managing multiple deadlines
Experience with membership organizations, associations, nonprofits, healthcare organizations, academic medicine, or higher education (preferred)
Experience supporting volunteer leaders, committees, and Boards of Directors (preferred)
Experience developing Board-level reports and executive communications (preferred)
Experience supporting educational programming, webinars, conferences, or professional development programs (preferred)
Knowledge of Graduate Medical Education (GME) (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Monday-Friday schedule
Additional hours as needed
Possible travel opportunities (35-40 days per year)