Location: London, UK (with focus on projects in the United States)
Reports To: Stephen Stapleton, Founding Co-Director, Jameel Arts & Health Lab
Status: Full-Time
About CULTURUNNERS
As part of our commitment to societal change, CULTURUNNERS, is dedicated exclusively to social impact, initiating global projects with a focus on health, education, and climate, to support systemic change in society. CULTURUNNERS launched Healing Arts in 2020 in collaboration with the World Health Organization to support an art-world response to the pandemic; and in 2023, co-founded the Jameel Arts & Health Lab, to measurably improve health and wellbeing through the arts at a global scale.
About Jameel Arts & Health Lab
The Jameel Arts & Health Lab is a global initiative leveraging scientific evidence, artist-led advocacy, and a global Healing Arts campaign to drive the integration of the arts in clinical and public health. Co-founded by CULTURUNNERS, WHO Regional Office for Europe, NYU Steinhardt, and Community Jameel, the Lab champions evidence-based advocacy to improve health and wellbeing worldwide, with a strong focus on equity and underserved communities.
Operating internationally, with growing visibility and institutional partnerships across the world, the Lab is entering a new phase of strategic communications growth.
This role sits at the heart of the organisation and will play a key role in delivering a cohesive communications strategy that supports the Jameel Arts & Health Lab’s work and future growth, with a focus on the United States.
The Opportunity
The Communications Manager will be responsible for developing, executing, and managing the full spectrum of communications activities, with an emphasis on elevating the Jameel Arts & Health Lab’s presence across the United States while supporting global initiatives.
As the only dedicated communications professional, this role requires a highly strategic thinker who is equally comfortable drafting press releases, managing social media calendars, liaising with journalists, producing reports, and shaping narrative positioning at a global level.
This role will build and anchor the Lab’s communications presence across the U.S., while supporting international partnerships and campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and own the Lab’s comprehensive communications strategy, with particular attention to U.S. audiences and media.
* Define and refine core messaging, tone of voice, and positioning across arts, health, policy, and philanthropy sectors.
* Identify key opportunities to elevate the Lab’s brand profile nationally (U.S.), and globally.
* Advise leadership on communications strategy, reputational positioning, and thought leadership opportunities.
Media Relations
* Serve as the primary media contact.
* Build and maintain relationships with journalists across arts, culture, health, science, philanthropy, and policy beats — with particular emphasis on U.S. national outlets.
* Draft press releases, pitches, opinion pieces, statements, and talking points.
* Secure interviews, speaking opportunities, and feature placements in U.S. and international media.
* Manage reactive media inquiries and reputational risk.
Content Creation & Digital Management
* Personally draft and edit: website content updates, newsletters, reports and research summaries, social media copy, event materials and scripts.
* Manage and grow digital channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, X, etc.), with a focus on expanding reach among U.S. stakeholders.
* Oversee website updates and collaborate with external designers/developers when needed.
* Track analytics and adapt content strategy accordingly.
Campaign Planning & Event Communications
* Develop plans and lead communications for key initiatives, research launches, and public programming.
* Develop communications plans for events across the U.S and globally.
* Create toolkits and messaging frameworks for partners and collaborators.
* Ensure consistent and coordinated messaging across all campaign touchpoints.
Partnership & Stakeholder Communications
* Coordinate joint announcements with partner institutions in the U.S. and internationally.
* Support funder communications and impact reporting, including U.S.-based institutional funders and donors.
* Draft briefing documents and materials for board members and advisors.
* Ensure alignment of communications across academic, cultural, and health sectors.
Operational & Systems Management
* Establish communications workflows, editorial calendars, and approval processes.
* Manage communications budget.
* Commission and oversee freelancers, designers, photographers, and videographers as required (U.S. and international).
* Build scalable systems as the organisation grows.
Qualifications
Required
* 3+ years of professional communications experience.
* Demonstrated experience in both strategy development and hands‑on execution.
* Exceptional writing and editing skills.
* Experience managing digital platforms and content calendars independently.
* Proven ability to operate autonomously and manage competing priorities.
* Experience working in mission‑driven, nonprofit, academic, arts, or public health contexts.
* Eligibility to work in U.K.
Highly Desirable
* Established international media contacts with a focus on U.S. markets.
* Experience at the intersection of arts, health, or social impact.
* Experience supporting global or multi‑partner initiatives.
* Familiarity with research communications and policy advocacy.
Personal Attributes
* Entrepreneurial and self‑directed.
* Highly organised and deadline‑driven.
* Confident working with senior leaders and global partners.
* Comfortable balancing big‑picture strategy with day‑to‑day execution.
* Team player and comfortable picking up tasks and working collaboratively.
* Passionate about the transformative power of the arts in health and wellbeing.
Deadline: 14th April 2026
Send your CV and cover letter to jemima.lowe@eoa.art, and tell us why you want to join the team.
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