The nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has an exciting new opportunity in our Washington DC office to be the right-hand person to support the Vice President, Strategic Communications in the development, planning, and execution of comprehensive internal and external communication strategies to advance the AAP mission.  In addition, this excellent writer will assist with implementing member, media, and crisis communication plans; promoting and supporting public policy and advocacy initiatives; and collaborating with AAP Public Affairs staff to align overall AAP messaging.   Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related discipline or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience required, as well as, 3 years related experience in Communication required, including writing for various audiences.   Some travel...

AAP is Hiring! Legislative Assistant, Federal Advocacy The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is seeking a Legislative Assistant, Federal Advocacy in our Washington, DC office. This individual will assist with and provide support for AAP’s advocacy efforts to Congress, regulatory, and judicial bodies and to other advocacy groups. We are looking for a team player with relevant experience and a strong commitment to advocating for the health and well-being of all children.   Working with the Director of Federal Advocacy, this individual will monitor, analyze, and report on legislative and regulatory activities within a broad issues portfolio including adolescent health, substance use prevention, tobacco control, online privacy and safety, and others. They will represent the AAP at meetings with various interest groups, task forces, and child and health care coalitions as well as assist the Director with drafting and editing testimony, correspondence,...

The nation’s leading advocacy organization for children’s healthcare seeks a new addition to our DC office team to curate engaging daily content for social media for different audiences.  This position will implement digital communications strategies in support of American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) social media accounts to maximize its social media footprint and increase engagement and produce content for AAP social media accounts and execute social media campaigns and initiatives, using organic and paid strategies, that align with overall AAP communications priorities.   Qualifications Include: ·       Bachelor's degree in communications, digital marketing, journalism, or a related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience. ·       At least one year of related experience contributing to social media platforms required, including the development, execution, and analysis of social media content and use of tools and platforms...

POSITION TITLE: Senior Vice President, Advocacy   REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice President   STAFF: This role currently oversees a team of 23 staff.   SUMMARY: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 pediatricians committed to the optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. ​   The SVP, Advocacy will provide strategic oversight and leadership on all AAP advocacy initiatives, including the development and execution of strategies to advance AAP priority issues. Reporting to the CEO, this executive-level role will lead and oversee collaborations with Congress, the Administration, and state legislatures on regulatory and legislative issues affecting infants, children, adolescents, young adults, and pediatricians.   RESPONSIBILITIES: Serve as the senior advisor to AAP senior leadership and...