Health Communications Associate

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Formulate and execute communication strategies, messaging, and outreach initiatives for CDC and other federal health programs.

• Create digital content, including materials for websites and intranets, newsletters, social media, presentations, briefing documents, and executive communications.

• Simplify complex scientific and public health data into accessible, audience-focused communications.

• Collaborate with program leaders, scientists, staff, and stakeholders to produce communication products and campaigns.

• Assist with content governance, editorial reviews, and communication clearance procedures.

• Track communication effectiveness and digital analytics to guide content enhancements.

• Contribute to website modernization, content migrations, digital engagement efforts, and content management tasks.

• Ensure that all products meet agency, HHS, Section 508, health literacy, and plain language standards.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Communication, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related discipline.

• At least ONE (1) year of professional experience in health communications, specifically in creating communications products for public health, scientific, or technical audiences.

• Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST".

• Preference for having an active Public Trust or suitability.

• A Master's degree in Public Health, Health Communication, Communications, or a related area is preferred.

• Experience with the CDC communication review, clearance, and approval processes is preferred.

• Preferred skills include strong writing, editing, stakeholder engagement, and project management.

• Familiarity with health literacy, plain language, and audience-centered communication principles is preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SharePoint is preferred.

• Experience with CDC Digital First Editor (DFE) or other federal content management systems is preferred.

• Knowledge of CDC Clear Communication Index methodologies is preferred.

• Experience in creating both external and internal web content, digital campaigns, social media, newsletters, or other communication materials is preferred.

• Experience with digital analytics, content strategy, SEO, or website modernization initiatives is preferred.

• Background in supporting public health emergency communications or risk communications is preferred.

• Experience in developing multimedia, graphic, or video communication products is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance.

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays.

• Position may qualify for a discretionary variable incentive bonus.

• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance are available.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan.

• Basic Life & Supplemental Life Insurance.

• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability coverage.

• Student Loan PayDown assistance.

• Tuition Reimbursement, along with Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.

• Skills Development & Certifications available.

• Employee Referral Program.

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach initiatives.

• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program.

• Mobility Stipend.

• A flexible benefits package.

• Up to 10% travel may be required.