Storybook Coordinator

Tennessee Health Care Campaign, Inc

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Job Summary

The Tennessee Health Care Campaign is a statewide nonprofit, non partisan organization. Our mission is equitable, affordable, quality health care for all Tennesseans.

We are seeking a candidate with strong communications skills to develop stories that lift up the experiences of rural Tennesseans and highlight the need for better health policies.

Job Responsibilities

• In cooperation with the executive director, develop a detailed  workplan for the project.
• Collect, develop and deploy consumer stories in a story sharing campaign focused on rural health disparities, TennCare and access to affordable, high quality and equitable healthcare.
• Identify and interview Tennesseans and document their stories respectfully and with ethical considerations while guarding confidentiality as appropriate.
• Coordinate consumers’ schedules and needs with audio/visual contractor(s) to produce high quality multimedia stories.
• Develop a storybanking kit and training.
• Build relationships with statewide and local organizations who can contribute to the organizations’ story-collection efforts.
• Draft interview notes, personal stories, testimonials, op-eds, blogs, and letters.
• Document all necessary permissions and waivers and maintain in an organized database.
• Work with THCC staff to share stories with federal and state policymakers.
• Work with YHCC staff to prepare and share stories with the media in the form of press releases, op-eds, press conferences, media events, and radio and television interviews.
• Produce a monthly e-newsletter and regular social media posts.
• Other duties as assigned by the executive director.

Qualifications

• An associates degree in a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience in journalism or community organizing.
• Ideal candidates will have equivalent professional experience working with people who have lived experience with Medicaid and other safety net programs and living in rural Tennessee.
• Excellent communicator with interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport and trust.
• Strong writing and editing skills, as well as the ability to adopt the style, tone, and voice accordingly when documenting personal stories.
• Well organized and detail oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with many different stakeholders and constituencies.
• Knowledge of issues and initiatives that affect low-income people.
• Past experience producing content for websites and social media. Knowledge of how to use Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Must be willing to travel on a statewide basis; position will spend much of the time out in communities meeting with impacted individuals, depending on public health precautions in place.
• Ability to work independently.
• Reliable vehicle with valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

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Benefits

How to Apply

THCC is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are dedicated to hiring employees who reflect the communities we serve, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities.

Send resume and cover letter to Judy Roitman, Executive Director: director@tnhealthcarecampaign.org

Details

• Date Posted: February 20, 2023
• Type: Part-Time
• Job Function: Communications / Marketing / PR
• Service Area: Health (Physical, Mental)
• Start Date: 04/01/2023
• Salary Range: $17,000 - $20,000
• Working Hours: Part-time, 20 hours/week, flexible hours