Health Communications Specialist

Join our dynamic team as a Health Communications Specialist I and play a crucial role in the development and execution of effective communication strategies for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC-DIP) programs.

Compensation & Benefits:

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Health Communications Specialist Responsibilities Include:

• Develop communication plans that demonstrate knowledge of appropriate audience segmentation, communication goals, key messages, product development, channels for distribution, and evaluation metrics.
• Manage long and short-term communications projects
  • This will involve developing Creative Briefs, Project Plans, Status updates
• Collaborate with health communication specialists and subject matter experts (SMEs) to identify resources and tools needed for external websites, internal web content, and SharePoint.
• Assist an evaluation and research team in developing and disseminating communication products such as one pagers, graphics, and web content.
• Write success stories for Division funded grant programs.
• Conduct media monitoring for the Division's primary topic areas.
• Serve as a backup social media coordinator for the Division.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Health Communications Specialist Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Journalism, English, Communication, Health Communication, Public Health, or related field.
• Prior experience with CDC programs, policies, and procedures preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal communication, presentation skills, and ability to convey technical information to diverse audiences.
• Effective time management and multitasking abilities.
• Able to collaborate with subject matter experts and communication specialists.
• Ability to pass U.S. Government security investigation and Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

Cherokee Nation Operation Solutions (CNOS) provides support, services, and solutions to federal and commercial customers. The company takes a personalized approach to solving our clients' toughest challenges, helping you make the most of your skills. CNOS is part of Cherokee Federal - a team of tribally owned federal contracting companies. For more information, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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***As required by our governmental client, this position requires an active NACI/Tier I clearance or the ability to obtain a NACI/Tier I clearance to be considered. ***

Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

Similar Job Titles: Health Communications Specialist, Communications Strategist, Public Health Communications Specialist, Web Content Coordinator, Communication Project Manager.

Keywords: Health Communication, CDC Web Platform, Content Migration, Communication Strategy, CDC Clearance.

Legal Disclaimer: Cherokee Federal is an equal opportunity employer. Please visit cherokee-federal.com/careers for information regarding our Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Statement, and Accommodation request.

***As required by our governmental client, this position requires being a US Citizen, lawful resident alien, citizen of American Samoa or other territory owning permanent allegiance to the United States.