Communications Support Writer/Editor

Accountabilities:

• Write, edit, and refine communications materials covering infection control guidelines, recommendations, training resources, web content, policy statements, reports, presentations, and related initiatives.
• Collaborate with communications, policy, scientific, web, media, and other stakeholders to develop educational and promotional materials grounded in science and tailored to specific audiences.
• Create talking points, blog content, public-facing materials, policy communications, and other digital content while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and appropriate tone.
• Coordinate major announcements, awareness campaigns, and dissemination efforts in partnership with communications, web, media, and external stakeholders.
• Develop source material, key messages, and calls to action that creative teams can use to produce infographics, videos, posters, and other visual communications.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal staff and external partners to support guideline promotion, recommendations, and coordinated communications, including during outbreaks.
• Ensure communications remain consistent with related recommendations, partner messaging, health education practices, risk-communication principles, plain-language standards, and established communication policies.
• Support formative research and the collection, organization, editing, and interpretation of communications metrics.
• Review data, identify trends, and develop practical solutions or recommendations to strengthen analysis and outreach strategies.
• Create and review compelling content for reports, presentations, websites, social media, policy outreach, partnership communications, and other channels.
• Represent the communications team in meetings, provide clear updates and summaries, and help triage and develop responses to inquiries.
• Proactively identify and resolve communications or workflow issues while contributing ideas to improve outreach and analytical approaches.
• Format and distribute email campaigns using platforms such as Adobe Campaign or similar tools, publish blog content, and moderate blog comments as needed.
• Use SharePoint and related tools for workflow and task management.
• Apply Section 508 accessibility guidelines when preparing electronic documents for online publication or email distribution, using appropriate compliance checklists.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Communications, Journalism, Advertising, Marketing, Public Relations, English, Writing/Editing, Public Health, or a related discipline.
• Previous professional experience in communications and editing, with a strong ability to produce polished, accurate, audience-focused content.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with exceptional attention to detail and editorial quality.
• Demonstrated ability to write in plain language and translate complex or technical information into accessible communications.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with communications, scientific, policy, creative, and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Microsoft Excel, as well as SharePoint and digital communications tools.
• Strong project management, organization, and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities.
• Ability to prioritize effectively while remaining flexible and responsive to new initiatives and changing requirements.
• Experience analyzing information and data to identify trends, develop solutions, and improve communications or outreach strategies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities for process and communications improvements.
• Previous experience supporting CDC programs, policies, procedures, or communications activities is preferred.
• Ability to obtain the required government security clearance.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
• Ability to work for extended periods at a desk and on a computer; occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds may be required.

Benefits:

• Full-time remote position open to candidates anywhere in the United States.
• Opportunity to support meaningful federal public health and health education initiatives.
• Work alongside communications, scientific, policy, and technical professionals on mission-driven projects.
• Exposure to public health communications, risk communication, scientific writing, accessibility, and government programs.
• Collaborative environment emphasizing science, technology, communications, and program expertise.
• Equal employment opportunity workplace committed to considering qualified candidates fairly and without discrimination.
• Reasonable accommodations available throughout the application process for qualified individuals with disabilities.
• Participation in a workplace that complies with applicable federal employment requirements, including E-Verify and the Drug-Free Workplace Act.