Health Communications Specialist III

Goldbelt Professional Services LLC; United States; On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Goldbelt Professional Services LLC is seeking a Health Communications Specialist III to provide health communications and digital media support within the Office of the Director (OD). The role requires leadership in public health communications, risk messaging, and coordination with CDC divisions.

The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. Key duties include creating clear health messages, managing website and social content, and producing materials for clinicians and

Qualifications

• 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; staffing the EOC desk.

Responsibilities

• Write messages and materials on public health topics using plain language and risk communication principles.
• Coordinate web/social media content across CDC websites and agency profiles.
• Write and submit Adobe Campaign messages and Safe Healthcare blog entries; moderate 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 with communications, web, and media staff.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Public health communications

Risk communication

Plain language

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Adobe

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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.

Summary:

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

Necessary Skills and Knowledge

• 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).

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.