Publications and Website Manager

Flexible

National Academy for State Health Policy

Date Posted: 1/14/2025

About NASHP

The National Academy for State Health Policy — NASHP — is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization of, by, and for state policymakers, committed to developing and advancing health policy innovations and solutions.

At NASHP, we engage state leaders to solve problems and share best practices, conduct policy analyses and research, leverage state expertise to develop model policies, disseminate information on state policies and programs, and provide technical assistance to states.

We have an immediate opening for Publications and Website Manager on our growing Communications Team.

Position Overview

The Publications and Website Manager is an integral position that works closely with the Senior Director of Communications and policy teams on the strategic publication and dissemination of all organizational content, primarily published on NASHP’s website and via a weekly e-newsletter. This position requires outstanding project management skills and the ability to thoughtfully and creatively manage a publication process that produces timely, highly relevant content with a direct impact on improving health for all people in all states.   

This is a full-time position, based in NASHP’s Washington, DC or Portland, Maine office.

Primary Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Establish and oversee production of all organizational outward-facing content, including policy briefs, blogs, state trackers, one-pagers, graphics, e-newsletters, and more. 

• Serve as the central point of content for all aspects of content production and dissemination.

• Collaborate with other staff and departments to coordinate promotional efforts and increase outreach, working with outside partners as appropriate.

• Think creatively about how best to convey key messages, information, and data, including strategic website placement, data visualization, graphics, etc. 

• Collaborate with authors, staff, freelancers, and outside partners to ensure publications and website content meet deadlines and adhere to strict quality control standards.

• Manage freelancers, including copyeditors, website specialists, and graphic designers.      

• Manage production of NASHP’s weekly e-newsletter, which is widely read by key audiences and partners. 

• Oversee NASHP’s website and generate, edit, publish, and share content on a regular basis.

• Track and analyze analytics reports to gain insight on traffic, demographics, and effectiveness.

• Collaborate with the Senior Director of Communications and the Events & Communications Associate to share NASHP content on social media.  

• Other duties as assigned.  

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.     

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with publications management and content development.  

• Experience with maintaining and updating websites and familiarity with digital media best practices.  

• Familiarity with project management tools such as Monday.com, Asana, or similar software. 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. 

• Experience with or interest in health or state policy is a plus. 

Core Competencies

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to develop, manage, and implement an effective, streamlined publications and content development process.   

• Strong interpersonal, writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.     

• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and analytical skills. 

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment with colleagues across different offices.  

• Ability to simultaneously manage timelines, freelancers, and project budgets. 

• Familiarity with digital media and website content tools, such as WordPress and MailChimp.    

• Proven problem-solving aptitude, resourcefulness and the ability to take initiative and anticipate needs of departments and projects.  

• Ability to meet deadlines, organize competing priorities, and multi-task.  

• Demonstrate a consistent sense of urgency coupled with accuracy. 

• Adaptability in a constantly evolving environment.  

Working at NASHP

NASHP offers a flexible work schedule. We are currently operating in a hybrid work arrangement, with one to two days in the office each week, depending on distance from the office. We have offices in both Washington, DC and Portland, Maine. 

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $89,000 to $104,000. Your salary will be commensurate with your experience.

NASHP offers exceptional employee benefits that include:

• A 35-hour work week

• Generous paid time off, including a sabbatical benefit

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

• A generous retirement plan

• Life insurance

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• A paid parental leave benefit

• Tuition reimbursement

• Transportation stipend

To Apply

Interested candidates are invited to apply here. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority given to candidates who apply by January 31st.

NASHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, in accordance with all applicable laws. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment and are committed to building a diverse workforce and leadership team. All people are encouraged and welcome to apply.