Health Communication/Technical Writer
Atlanta, GA 
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Job Description
Health Communication/Technical Writer
Job Locations US-GA-Atlanta
ID 2024-14238 Category Technical Writer Position Type Regular Full-Time
Overview

Goldbelt Professional Services specializes in providing expert resources for Public Health missions including scientific, technical, and administrative support from junior staff to high-level subject matter experts. Research and data driven, Goldbelt Professional Services' experts create solutions customized to the client's needs.

Summary:

Goldbelt Professional Services, LLC is seeking a Health Communication/Technical Writer to work within the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This position will support a wide range of administrative tasks for the NCIRD business service needs. This work will be performed at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Roybal Campus in Atlanta, GA. The CDC is the nation's premier health promotion, prevention, and preparedness agency. The Health Communication/Technical Writer will report to Goldbelt Professional Services leadership to ensure the execution of timely, high-quality deliverables for the client.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

    Provide writing/editing technical support for leadership messages, Q and As, fact sheets, PowerPoints, emails, newsletters and manuscripts.
  • Help develop messaging aligning office activities to center goals and leadership priorities.
  • Coordinate and solicit content and updates from different entities such as Divisions, OD offices, work groups and other agency stakeholders.
  • Provide project management support for PDSU communication activities and assist in the development, maintenance and execution of project plans, including a weekly communications plan.
  • Manage key internal communication channels such as SharePoint, Teams and other tools.
  • Ensure language is clear and consistent across channels and aligns with CDC requirements.
  • Work with PDSU team to support the execution of key Management & Operations and center communication strategies.
  • Review and assess communication agency and center internal communication data and provide timely and credible recommendations.
  • Support evaluations of communication tactics and strategies to provide timely and credible recommendations for improving existing practices and meeting center communication needs.
  • Participates in PDSU and M&O meetings and contributes to reports and other feedback mechanisms as appropriate.
Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

  • Demonstrate excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
  • Possesses strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Experience collaborating with leadership and cross-functional teams.
  • Public health communication skills, including ability to support development and packaging of toolkits, guidance, etc.
  • Ability to effectively communicate technical language to non-expert audiences, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to quickly synthesize and communicate information in a concise, digestible way.
  • Experience liaising across teams with varying expertise and skill sets.
  • Advanced use of Adobe and Microsoft Office Tools (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, SharePoint).
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
  • Ability to work well independently, be solution-oriented, motivated, and committed to customer and company success.
  • Able to collaborate with internal CDC partners.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Health Education, Communications, Public Health, English or related field.
  • 2+ years' experience of excellent written and verbal communication in interpersonal exchanges.
  • Highly detailed and organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Experience in using Microsoft Office Tools.
  • Experience with current Section 508 Compliance Requirements and Clear Communication Index.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain CDC Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior experience working with the CDC is highly desired to understand the culture and environment.
  • Experience with Health Communications.
  • 3+ years with a MA/MS degree in English, Health Education, Public Health or related field.

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.


Goldbelt Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2+ years
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