Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist
Journeyman  |  Remote
This position is contingent upon contract award. ABOUT THE ROLE
Red Carrot is seeking a Communications Specialist to support a federal health agency's workforce development division in delivering digital communications, content strategy, and audience engagement across a range of programs and services. This full-time embedded role functions as part of the customer's communications office and requires the ability to independently manage multiple content workstreams, collaborate with program staff, and produce high-quality communication materials for diverse public health audiences.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, draft, and edit a broad range of health communication content and products including web copy, fact sheets, social media posts, infographics, newsletters, presentations, and video scripts
• Support digital channel management including routine web content updates, social media posting and engagement, and coordination across multiple communication platforms
• Contribute to communication strategy and planning activities, including audience research, message development, editorial calendaring, and campaign coordination
• Produce and maintain suites of communication materials tailored to individual programs and services, ensuring content accuracy, plain language compliance, and Section 508 accessibility
• Support product and project management activities including task tracking, status updates, and maintenance of collaborative systems built on Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, Forms, Lists, Power Automate, SharePoint, Power BI)
• Compile and analyze communication metrics from web, social media, and digital campaigns; translate data into actionable insights and summary reports
• Coordinate content review and clearance processes in alignment with agency policies, editorial guidelines, and federal plain language standards
• Assist with audio and video production logistics, including creative briefs, storyboards, and Section 508 compliance documentation
• Ensure all deliverables meet federal accessibility standards (Section 508/WCAG 2.0 AA) and brand and style guidelines

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public health, journalism, marketing, or a related field
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in strategic communications, health communication, or digital content development
• Strong writing, editing, and plain language skills; experience producing content for federal government or public health audiences preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools including SharePoint, Teams, and PowerPoint; familiarity with Power BI or Power Automate a plus
• Experience with social media management, web content management systems, and digital analytics tools (e.g., Adobe Analytics, Meltwater, or Sprout Social) preferred
• Working knowledge of Section 508 compliance requirements and WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, remote environment with minimal supervision
• Experience supporting federal health agencies or health communications programs preferred

Benefits at Red Carrot:    

At Red Carrot, we empower you to be a leader. We attract and develop talent from all backgrounds because we believe there’s strength in diversity, offering different perspectives and skills. Together, we can solve our client’s biggest challenges. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.     

• Training and Development – Tuition reimbursement and professional trainings for eligible employees.
• Healthcare – Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverage.     
• 401(k) Plan – 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period.     
• Profit Sharing – Discretionary profit-sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment.          
• Paid Time Off – Provides flexible work hours, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays.   

About Us:

Red Carrot is an award-winning, woman-owned small business built for the complexity of federal government work. We partner with clients to advance their goals — powered by a team fueled by passion, backed by intelligence, and grounded in expertise.

From day one, we've applied industrial engineering principles and data analytics to solve complex problems with precision. Our approach is research-centric, data-informed, and audience-oriented — and it's how we deliver work that actually moves the needle.

We exist to strengthen the organizations and communities we serve through trusted, purposeful communication. That's not a tagline — it's the standard we hold ourselves to on every engagement.

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, with a strong and growing presence in Washington, D.C., our team works with clients across the country. Distance doesn't dilute our service. We build capacity where our clients need it, delivering Strategic Communications, Customer Experience, Management Consulting, and Human Capital Solutions that fit their mission — and their moment.

We're the partner organizations turn to when communication challenges are real, the stakes are high, and the work has to matter.