Health Communications Specialist III (Temporary)

The Division of Violence Prevention’s Communications Team is seeking support to highlight the impact of violence prevention programs. This short-term, quick-start project will focus on assessing current multimedia assets; creating a communications framework/matrix that captures key achievements, outcomes, and impacts of DVP programs; creating story outlines; recording new interviews or narration as needed; and editing the content into clear, engaging, and accessible stories.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs health communication tasks, including but not limited to researching, writing, and editing communication materials.
• Develop a communications framework to guide storytelling efforts about the program.
• Craft and refine key messages that highlight program milestones, impact, and contributions.
• Edit and produce audio content, including short clips and sound bites, to create a communications asset library.
• Collaborate with program teams to identify compelling success stories and gather supporting content.
• Ensure consistency in voice, branding, and messaging across internal platforms.

• Prior/recent experience with CDC preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Media, Marketing, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
• 5-7 years of related experience
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively
• Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
• Proven storytelling and editing skills
• Proficiency in audio editing tools