Health Communications Specialist III

About the role

Goldbelt Professional Services specializes in providing expert resources for Public Health missions including scientific, technical, and administrative support from junior staff to high-level subject matter experts. Research and data driven, Goldbelt Professional Services’ experts create solutions customized to the client’s needs. Goldbelt Professional Services is seeking a Health Communications Specialist III to provide health communications and digital media support within the Office of the Director (OD).

Responsibilities

• Write messages and materials on public health topics using plain language and risk communication principles (website content, fact sheets, FAQs, talking points, infographics, social media messaging, video storyboards, patient/family content).
• Coordinate web/social media content across CDC websites (C. diff, HAI pages) and agency/center social profiles, following CDC clearance guidelines.
• Write and submit Adobe Campaign messages and Safe Healthcare blog entries; moderate blog comments.
• Collaborate with CDC Communication Services to create graphics, video, and images for presentations and outreach.
• Create content for clinicians and materials for patients/family members on public health topics.
• Coordinate with SMEs and communications professionals across CDC divisions.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency of CDC's messages and materials.
• Coordinate major announcements or awareness efforts with communications, web, and media staff.
• Proactively identify, research, and resolve problems; recommend updated strategies.
• Participate in and provide summaries for meetings as a DHQP communications team representative.
• Follow Section 508 guidelines and HHS checklists for electronic documents.
• Assist with communications-related research, metrics gathering/editing, and data-driven solution recommendations.
• Ensure communications materials follow CDC best practices for health education, risk communication, and plain language.

Qualifications

• Able to provide consultation, technical assistance, and training on program and project implementation to internal and external groups.
• Apply social marketing practices and health communication theories to enhance program effectiveness.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication in interpersonal exchanges.
• Ability to work well independently, be solution-oriented, motivated, and committed to customer and company success.
• Excellent judgment and decision making, with strong analytical skills; business intuition and business acumen.
• Advanced use of Adobe and Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Seven (7) years of relevant, directly comparable work experience.
• Experience with current 508 compliance requirements and the Clear Communication Index.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CDC Public Trust Clearance.
• Participate during CDC response activities and training exercises under direction of the DHQP Team Lead; duties include staffing the EOC desk to help support CDC's mission.
• Master's degree in Communications, English, Health Education, Public Health, or a related field.
• Prior experience working with the CDC is highly desired to understand the culture and environment.

Pay And Benefits

The salary range for this position is $105,000 to $115,000 annually.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Tax-deferred savings options
• Supplementary benefits
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities