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Goldbelt C6 offers research and development, engineering, and logistics services that enhance and enlarge customers' operations. C6's expertise is focused on integrating C6ISR and scientific, engineering, and technical support for various government partners. The experts at C6 are research and data-driven and ready to create custom solutions.
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Goldbelt C6, LLC., is seeking a Health Communications Specialist to provide public health communication and writer/editor expertise to integrate recommendations and/or Health Communications into vision and eye health programs. This role will support the Division of Diabetes Translation’s Vision Health Initiative Team and the Surveillance, Epidemiology, Economics and Statistics Branch (SEESB).
Responsibilities:Essential Job Functions:
- The Contractor will provide public health communication and writer/editor expertise to integrate recommendations and/or Health Communications into vision and eye health programs.
- Assist, guide and support communication, creative services, subject matter experts, partners, and other public health staff and/or grantees.
- Development of website materials, content, graphic design, delivering consistent messages, and dissemination of electronic tools and training in support of strategic priorities.
- Write and edit public health content for diverse website audiences; create, populate, and sustain the VHI Website including the static pages and the interactive data tools.
- Launch and grow new Facebook and Twitter social media accounts. Develop communication products, promotional materials, curricula, and other resources.
- Review and edit program, policy and/or scientific content to ensure proper format, grammar, style, and tone; create videos, build and test interactive graphics, and electronic tools and training as specified by CDC.
- Assist in driving strategy and execution of marketing communications and public relations initiatives; and keep abreast of and share best practices for applying health communication science.
- Develop creative briefs; fact sheets on vision loss and major eye diseases among children and adults; talking points, message maps, Q & A’s, fact sheets, PowerPoints, etc.
- Coordinate response to media inquiries; Analyze and segment target audiences; organize expert panels meeting to review and forecast future projects relevant to the mission and goal of VHI.
- Work closely with the communication team to disseminate promotional information.
- Communicate with internal and external partners to increase and sustain the visibility of the Vision Health Initiative.
- Assist with branch projects reaching vulnerable populations through effective work with other public health professionals, community-based organizations, academic institutions, other divisions and centers at CDC, and other government agencies to achieve overall objectives.
- Work with branch scientists to draft manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals to disseminate key findings from branch’s surveillance efforts, public health research, and health services research.
- Provide monthly written updates on the status of assigned actions.
- Participate in staff conference calls. Travel:
- Domestic travel will be required for the Health Communication and Writer/Editor positions. Up to two trips, for a maximum of 3 days each to attend national program meetings and two trainings is expected.
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Necessary Skills and Knowledge:
- Able to provide consultation, technical assistance, and training on program and project implementation to internal and external groups.
- Apply social marketing practices and health communication theories to enhance program effectiveness.
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication in interpersonal exchanges.
- Ability to work well independently, be solution-oriented, motivated, and committed to customer and company success.
- Excellent judgment and decision making, with strong analytical skills; business intuition and business acumen.
- Advanced use of Adobe and Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Must be able to travel domestically.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Health Education, Public Health, or related field OR a master’s degree in a related field with 2 years of related experience, or high school diploma/equivalent with at least 8 years of related and demonstrated work experience.
- Minimum four (4) or more years of experience writing and editing in Health Communications or Public Health Education.
- Must have experience with current 508 compliance requirements and Clear Communication Index.
- Ability to obtain and maintain CDC Public Trust Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree Communications, English, Health Education, Public Health, or related field.
- Previous experience hands-on experience in diabetes or chronic diseases.
- Prior experience working with the CDC is highly desired to understand the culture and environment.
The salary for this position is $115,000.00-$125,000.00 annually.
Pay and Benefits
At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
