Health Communications Associate

Dovel Technologies, Inc; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Personal and Sick Time & Holidays

Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a Health Communications Associate to support federal health agency communications, digital engagement, and public health outreach initiatives. The role focuses on translating scientific information into clear, audience-centered messages and developing content across websites, newsletters, social media, and executive communications.

The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of health communications experience, strong writing and project-management skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; field related to public health/communication.
• 1+ year of professional health communications experience for public health/scientific audiences.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD Public Trust.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communication strategies, messaging, and outreach plans for CDC and federal health programs.
• Develop digital content: websites, intranet, newsletters, social media, presentations, briefs, and executive communications.
• Translate complex public health information into audience-centered messages and materials.
• Coordinate with leaders, scientists, staff, and stakeholders to produce communications products and campaigns.
• Support content governance, editorial reviews, and clearance processes.
• Monitor analytics to improve content and inform strategy.
• Support website modernization and content management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with agency, HHS, Section 508, health literacy, and plain language requirements.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health/Health Communication/Communications/Journalism/Marketing/English

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

CDC Digital First Editor (DFE)

Job description

## Health Communications AssociateApply: US - GA, Atlanta: US - VA, McLean: US - Remote (Any location): Full time: Posted Today: 44379**Job Family:**Operational Effectiveness**Travel Required:**Up to 10%**Clearance Required:**Ability to Obtain Public Trust**What You Will Do:**Guidehouse is seeking a Health Communications Associate to federal health agency communications, digital engagement, and public health outreach initiatives. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience supporting federal health agency (e.g., CDC) communications programs and will develop, execute, and evaluate communication products and strategies that advance public health priorities.Responsibilities include:* Develop and implement communication strategies, messaging, and outreach plans for CDC and other federal health programs.* Develop digital content, including website and intranet content, newsletters, social media, presentations, briefing materials, and executive communications.* Translate complex scientific and public health information into clear, audience-centered communications.* Coordinate with program leaders, scientists, staff, and stakeholders to develop communication products and campaigns.* Support content governance, editorial review, and communication clearance processes.* Monitor communication performance and digital analytics to inform content improvements.* Support website modernization, content migrations, digital engagement initiatives, and content management activities.* Ensure all products comply with agency, HHS, Section 508, health literacy, and plain language requirements.**What You Will Need:*** Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Communication, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field.* ONE (1) or more years of professional health communications experience, developing communications products for public health, scientific, or technical audiences.* Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD \"PUBLIC TRUST\" ; candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.**What Would Be Nice To Have:*** Master's degree in Public Health, Health Communication, Communications, or related field.* Experience working within CDC communication review, clearance, and approval processes.* Strong writing, editing, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills.* Experience applying health literacy, plain language, and audience-centered communication principles.* Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint.* Experience with CDC Digital First Editor (DFE) or other federal content management systems.* Knowledge of CDC Clear Communication Index methodologies.* Experience developing external- and internal- facing web content, digital campaigns, social media, newsletters, or other communications materials.* Experience with digital analytics, content strategy, SEO, or website modernization efforts.* Experience supporting public health emergency communications or risk communications.* Experience developing multimedia, graphic, or video communication products.The annual salary range for this position is $68,000.00-$113,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.**What We Offer:**Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:* Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance* Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays* Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus* Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance* 401(k) Retirement Plan* Basic Life & Supplemental Life* Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts* Short-Term & Long-Term Disability* Student Loan PayDown* Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities* Skills Development & Certifications* Employee Referral Program* Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach* Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program* Mobility Stipend