Senior Health Communications Specialist

Company: KARNA
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Senior Health Communications SpecialistUS--RemoteJob ID: 2020-2278Type: Full-Time/Regular# of Openings: 1Category: Health CommunicationsKarnaOverviewKarna is looking for a Sr. Health Communication Specialist to provide high quality, internal and external communication services and content development in support of global health security and broader global health program activities. Responsibilities

• Support CDC in the development, testing, and timely dissemination of internal and external science- and audience-based products, tools, and messages to different audiences using various formats (e.g., social media messaging, visual abstracts, success stories, fact sheets, newsletters, and reports)
• Support internal communications activities including: highlighting branch accomplishments, sharing information on branch scientific reports, and announcing new branch personnel via internal communication channels such as the monthly bulletin and quarterly newsletter
• Collect information on division activities in countries around the world, including global health emergencies and outbreaks, post-Ebola activities in West Africa, surveillance and laboratory systems, and capacity building programs for use on multimedia platforms
• Develop and pitch story ideas to media outlets on a monthly basis to expand targeted message dissemination
• Develop and pitch concepts to scientific journals on a monthly basis to expand the reach of scientific publications
• Support the communication needs of CDC by providing technical assistance and guidance on communication products, including content development, format, media type, dissemination
• Correspond with internal and external parties to ensure quality control and information consistency across multimedia platforms Qualifications
  • BA/BS required, advanced degree in English, communications, education, public health, or health services research preferred
  • At least five (5) or more years of experience working in health communications, preferably in the public health field
  • Experience in developing communications for branch and division leadership a plus
  • Global health experience preferred
  • Skill in project management techniques to plan health communication and marketing strategies
  • Ability to translate and disseminate scientific information across a variety of platforms
  • Ability to research and evaluate communication research studies, strategies, and projectPM18 PI128644490

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