Health Communications Specialist III

About the role

This role supports high-impact public health communications and digital media initiatives within a federal health environment. You will develop clear, accessible, and evidence-based content for healthcare professionals, patients, families, and the public. The position combines health communications expertise with digital content strategy, risk communication, social media, and public health education. You will collaborate with subject matter experts, communications teams, and government stakeholders to ensure messaging is accurate and consistent. The role also contributes to major awareness campaigns, digital outreach, research, and data-informed communication strategies. Success requires strong writing skills, sound judgment, attention to accessibility standards, and the ability to translate complex health topics into understandable content. You will also contribute to public health response activities and training exercises supporting critical health missions.

Responsibilities

• Develop clear, engaging, and accessible communications materials on public health topics using plain-language and risk-communication principles, including website content, fact sheets, FAQs, talking points, infographics, social media content, video storyboards, and patient or family materials.
• Coordinate web and social media content across public health websites and agency or center social profiles while following established clearance and communication guidelines.
• Create and submit digital campaign messages and health-focused blog content, including moderating and responding appropriately to blog comments.
• Collaborate with communication services teams to develop graphics, videos, images, presentations, and other materials for public outreach.
• Develop tailored communications for healthcare professionals, clinicians, patients, and families on relevant public health topics.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts and communications professionals across multiple divisions to ensure content is accurate, consistent, and aligned with communication objectives.
• Support major announcements, awareness campaigns, and outreach initiatives in coordination with communications, web, and media teams.
• Proactively research communication challenges, identify solutions, and recommend updated strategies to improve