Hybrid Public Health Communications & Design Specialist

STI; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) seeks a contract Digital Communications Specialist to support statewide maternal health initiatives and deliver clear, engaging communications for diverse Tennesseans.

The role combines communications and graphic design, with hybrid work and quarterly in-office meetings. Collaboration with the Maternal Health Task Force and partners is essential to strengthen outreach initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, or equivalent.
• 2–5 years in public health, nonprofit, or government communications.
• Proficiency in Canva and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel; graphic design samples.
• Experience with My Emma or similar email marketing tools and reporting metrics.
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 accessibility standards.
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling; include samples.
• Cultural competency in health communications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects remotely.

Responsibilities

• Develop content across websites, newsletters, social media, print materials, and reports.
• Translate complex health topics into clear, accessible communications.
• Collaborate with SMEs, creative teams, and partners to design culturally competent materials.
• Maintain program web pages per ADA/WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 standards.
• Produce monthly newsletters using My Emma; track engagement metrics.
• Prepare quarterly reports measuring communications performance and suggesting improvements.
• Support communication planning for the Maternal Health Task Force and partners.
• Build relationships to enhance maternal health visibility and impact.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and adapt to shifting priorities.

Skills

Writing & editing

Content strategy

Project management

Cultural competency

Public health communications

Remote collaboration

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent portfolio

Tools

Canva

MS Office (incl. Excel)

My Emma

Accessibility standards knowledge

Job description

Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) seeks a contract Digital Communications Specialist to support statewide maternal health initiatives and deliver clear, engaging communications for diverse Tennesseans.

The role combines communications and graphic design, with hybrid work and quarterly in-office meetings. Collaboration with the Maternal Health Task Force and partners is essential to strengthen outreach initiatives.