Health Communications Specialist (Writer/ Editor II)

Job Description

Job Description

Full-time position for CDC Global Health. Supports communications development and logistical management issues on behalf of DGHP, including DGHP’s emergency response support activities. Develops, manages, coordinates logistics for and facilitates other real-time virtual DGHP All Hands/Town Hall and other meetings, seminars, brown-bag series and events through platforms including Skype, Zoom, MS Teams, SharePoint, etc.

The Health Communications Specialist will assist the Writer/Editor with writing and editing internal and external products such as factsheets, website content, CDC Connects, Updates from the Field, or other communication products.

Writer Editor II Requirements

• MA in writing, communication, MPH, or relevant field with requisite skills and experiences

• 3+ years experience in public health communications in a public health setting

Skills/Expertise

o Strong writing and editing skills and experience – Especially writing for a non-technical audience and for a variety of internal and external communication platforms (web, print, social media, etc.), meeting federal plain language writing requirements

o Good oral communication skills

o Experience using Microsoft products, especially new virtual and team products like SharePoint, MS Teams, and Zoom

o Critical thinking and ability to problem solve

o Must be self-starter, flexible, able to multi-task and be comfortable working an extremely fasted paced team environment with quick turnaround deadlines for writing, editing, requests, etc.

o Desired: Virtual Meeting planning or management (e.g., Zoom, MS Teams, etc.)