Senior Communications Strategist & Editor for Public Health

Axle; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401K match up to 5%

Educational Benefits for Career Growth

Employee Referral Bonus

Healthcare (FSA)

Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)

Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP

Transportation Reimbursement Account (

Job summary

Axle is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist and Editor to support the Office of the Director Support within the Center for Preparedness (CP), ASPR, HHS, located in Washington, DC. The role focuses on communications for public health preparedness and emergency response missions.

Responsibilities include developing strategies, preparing materials for diverse audiences, editing technical documents, maintaining websites and social media, and coordinating media engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or a related field.
• Fourteen to sixteen years of relevant experience in business, technical, or scientific writing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in proofreading and editing business, technical, or scientific documentation.
• Knowledge of desktop publishing systems, graphics software, and basic HTML coding.

Responsibilities

• Develop communication strategies and plans that align with program objectives and goals.
• Prepare written and electronic information materials for a variety of audiences, including reports, briefings, and media outreach materials.
• Proofread and edit business, technical, and scientific documentation for clarity, accuracy, and publication readiness.
• Conduct media and content analysis.
• Maintain social media channels and websites, including updating content and related materials.
• Monitor press coverage through press calls, news alerts, and other sources.
• Build relationships with members of the press and maintain specialized media contacts.
• Attend workshops, seminars, and meetings to stay informed of scientific and policy trends.
• Identify meetings and conferences to promote program initiatives.
• Provide communications and media subject matter expertise and coordinate media engagements.

Skills

Communication skills

Editing

Proofreading

MS Office

HTML basics

Media relations

Content strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/English/Journalism

Tools

Desktop publishing software

Graphics software

HTML coding

Job description

Axle is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist and Editor to support the Office of the Director Support within the Center for Preparedness (CP), ASPR, HHS, located in Washington, DC. The role focuses on communications for public health preparedness and emergency response missions.

Responsibilities include developing strategies, preparing materials for diverse audiences, editing technical documents, maintaining websites and social media, and coordinating media engagements.