Communication Specialist IV

***As required by our governmental client, this position requires an active NACI clearance.***

Join our team as a Communication Specialist IV focused on creating impactful communication and education products related to environmental health topics. Contribute to webinars, content development, media coordination, and strategic campaigns to promote public health awareness.

Compensation & Benefits:

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Communication Specialist IV: 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.

Communication Specialist IV Responsibilities Include:

• Design and develop communication and education products for DEHSP's environmental health topics.
• Serve as the point of contact (POC) for producing webinars educating the public health community on environmental health topics.
• Draft written responses to inquiries about DEHSP topics from governmental and non-governmental organizations and the general public.
• Develop text and graphic content for various communications products (e.g., fact sheets, program briefings, infographics, media talking points) about DEHSP and environmental health for review by senior communication staff.
• Track, coordinate, and quantify DEHSP media responses.
• Maintain collaboration and manage relationships with other parts of CDC that share media and web content with DEHSP.
• Conduct monthly social media meetings with social media contacts within DEHSP branches and center.
• Participate in agency-wide internal content workgroups on topics related to DEHSP work.
• Perform duties as part of NCEH support to CDC's Joint Information Center as a member or leader of the Content, Media, or Social Media Desk during emergencies requiring DEHSP participation (natural or manmade disasters).
• Contribute to the production of information products such as brochures, videos, media, and legislative analysis. Maintain contact lists.
• Conduct targeted information campaigns, arrange press briefings and interviews, coordinate editorial boards, monitor the news, and provide trend analysis.
• Meet with clients to relay progress, propose creative solutions to communication challenges, and establish priorities.
• Provide consultation services to CDC staff by developing and implementing strategic approaches to targeted information campaigns and improving work processes, products, and services.
• Build a capable team to provide a range of support services, including media and legislative relations, news monitoring, evaluation, and trends analysis.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

Communication Specialist IV Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred, in Communications, English, or Policy, and 6+ years of related experience.
• Previous CDC and/or public health experience is highly desirable.
• Experience in writing, reviewing, and editing health communication and technical documentation materials.
• Coordinating, facilitating, and producing webinars.
• Strong proofreading skills and attention to detail.
• Writing in plain language.
• Developing content for social media.
• Developing press kits and coordinating with news outlets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Attention to detail.
• Must pass the pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal

Company Information:

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

Similar Searchable Job Titles:

• Communication Specialist,
• Health Communication Specialist
• Environmental Health Educator
• Public Health Communication Manager
• Media Relations Specialist.

Keywords:

• Communication
• Environmental Health
• Public Health, Webinars
• Social Media
• Content Development.

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Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass the pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.