Request for Proposals: Communications Consulting

UAEM North America is seeking a consultant with experience in graphic and web design, (digital) communications, media and press outreach, and/or PR and non-profit branding as well as a strong interest in communications and campaigning via universities for equitable access to essential medicines for all. 

Objective: Increase Brand awareness, grow Social Media presence, and engage media on behalf of UAEM North America.

Reports to: Executive Director NA

Type of position: Contract

Time Commitment: Expected 5-10 hrs/week 

Duration: 6 months, February-July 2025

Location: Remote, anywhere in the United States or Canada 
Duties:

• Produce daily content for UAEM’s social media platforms, and content 2x per week for UAEM email development.

• Contribute to the writing, editing, formatting and production and updating of electronic and printed materials on Campaign-related topics.

• Contribute to the writing, editing, and publishing of blog posts and emails. 

• Work with staff and students to build general administrative support as required.

• Support communications initiatives as they arise in response to the developing global health landscape, including conducting research and summarizing relevant information, building an external media and social media strategy, and updating the organization website with new materials, features and resources.

• Train and consult student activists in effective communications / design theory and practice. 

• Ability to create influencer-ready content and scripts for student members, and coach those members through recording videos for Instagram.

• Attend meetings on nights and weekends in EST.

• Create brand presence.

• Build relevant press list for UAEM North America.

Compensation:

• Up to $8000 over a 6-month period.

Required Skills & Expectations: 

• Relevant experience in communications, social media and/or design. 

• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, and experience in developing different types of content for different audiences and mediums including press releases and appealing social media posts.

• Excellent attention to detail, organization and coordination skills.

• Strong research skills and proficiency in drawing relevant information from highly technical content and “translating” highly technical content into appealing and simple (visual) messages, and/or have experience in copy-writing.

• Full command of the Google suite of products, Canva, and Social media tools.

• Graphic design and layout skills, including familiarity with Canva.

Submission Guidelines:

• Due by February 1, 2025

• Submit a portfolio of work, resume, and proposed scope of project (1-3 pages) to justin@uaem.org by February 1, 2025.