Communications Specialist - CDC

DRT Strategies, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DRT Strategies, Inc. is seeking a Public Health Communications professional to support the CDC’s Public Health Infrastructure Center.

The role focuses on developing executive materials, digital content, and outreach products for internal and external audiences, collaborating with CDC leadership to ensure timely, accurate campaigns. The position emphasizes strategic communication, stakeholder engagement, and content management across state, local, tribal, and territorial partners as part of

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Public Health Communications.
• Experience in social marketing, health education/communication.
• Experience with developing social media channels for public health organizations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist CDC leadership in developing speeches, presentations, and other communication materials.
• Participate in planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of communication and marketing plans.
• Produce communication products, tools, events and resources for internal and external audiences.
• Review and provide feedback on fact sheets, web content, presentations, reports, and talking points.
• Develop, review, inventory, and manage content for CDC Internet and Intranet sites and social media channels.
• Respond to communication support requests from internal and external audiences.
• Prepare communication materials, updates, activities/events, reports, and campaign material.
• Maintain and grow partnerships with internal and external organizational partners.

Skills

Public Health Communications

Social Marketing

Health Education

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor or Masters in Public Health

Public Policy

Job description

Overview

DRT Strategies delivers expert management consulting and information technology (IT) solutions to large federal agencies, the U.S. Navy, state and local government and commercial clients in health care, technology, andfinancial services industries.

The three letters of our name, DRT, stand for Driving Resolution Together, which is the core philosophy on which the company was founded. That is, we collaborate with our clients to solve their most pressing challenges - together.

We are problem solvers dedicated to your success, combining Fortune 500 experience with small business responsiveness. We have established a reputation with our clients as a forward-thinking consulting firm with demonstrated success in implementing solutions that lead to meaningful results. Our world-class consultants unite people to work collaboratively to achieve project goals and make vision a reality.

Project Description:

This project supports initiatives under the CDC's Public Health Infrastructure Center that strengthens public health systems across state, local, tribal, and territorial jurisdictions. Work focuses on enhancing workforce capacity, improving data and technology infrastructure, and providing technical assistance to public health partners. The project also involves coordinating resources, supporting grant‑funded activities, facilitating communication among stakeholders, and advancing CDC’s efforts to modernize and sustain core public health capabilities nationwide.

Job Summary:

This position supports the CDC’s Public Health Infrastructure Center by delivering strategic communications that strengthen public health systems nationwide. The role focuses on developing and reviewing executive‑level materials, digital content, and outreach products while supporting communication campaigns and stakeholder engagement across state, local, tribal, and territorial partners. The ideal candidate will collaborate with CDC leadership and project teams to ensure accurate, timely, and impactful communication for internal and external audiences.

Responsibilities:

• Assist CDC leadership in developing speeches, presentations, and other communication materials.
• Participate in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of communication and marketing plans and strategies.
• Produce communication products, tools, events/activities, and resources to engage internal and external audiences.
• Review and provide substantive and editorial feedback on fact sheets, web content, presentations, reports, talking points, and other materials designed for external and internal audiences.
• Develop, review, inventory, and manage content for CDC Internet and Intranet sites and social media channels.
• Respond to communication support requests from internal and external audiences.
• Respond to inquiries from internal and external audiences.
• Prepare communication materials, updates, activities/events, reports, and campaign material for internal and external audiences.
• Maintain and grow key partnerships and strategic collaborations with internal and external organizational partners.

Required Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in Public Health Communications
• Experience in social marketing, health education/communication
• Experience with developing social media channels for public health organizations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with programs, policies, procedures, and communication activities preferred.

Education & Training:

• Bachelor or Masters in Public Health, Communications, Public Policy, or related field; three years of Experience in lieu of a degree

Salary Range:

• $60,000 - $80,000
• Salary commensurate with experience.

DRT Strategies, Inc. (DRT) follows the guidelines outlined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to provide all employees and qualified applicants employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions, transgender status, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing [e-mail], or by dialing 571-482-2517.

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