[Hiring] Communications/Media Specialist @PCI Professional Services

Role Description

PCI Professional Services is seeking a Communications and Media Specialist to develop strategic, scientific, and public health communications that translate DNPAO evidence, program activities, findings, and impacts into clear, culturally appropriate, accessible products for varied audiences. This role directly supports DNPAO’s Office of Policy, Partnerships, and Communications and related program teams by developing clear, accurate, culturally appropriate, and audience-specific materials on nutrition, physical activity, obesity prevention, arthritis, Tribal health, ECE, and FHWP initiatives. Work may include:

• Fact sheets
• Message maps
• Q&As
• Scripts
• Issue briefs
• Web content
• Email products
• Presentations
• Success stories
• Strategic message plans that meet CDC clearance, plain-language, citation, and Section 508 requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• At least 5 years of experience developing strategic, scientific, health, or public-sector communications for varied audiences
• Experience producing evidence-based materials, coordinating technical review and clearance, applying plain-language and health-literacy principles, developing digital and print products, and meeting Section 508 accessibility requirements is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate, timely, and high-quality work in a multidisciplinary, deadline-driven environment
• Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, organization, judgment, and client-service skills

Requirements

• Prior experience supporting CDC, HHS, another federal health agency, a public health recipient network, or a comparable mission-focused organization

Core Competencies

• Public service orientation
• Technical credibility
• Cultural responsiveness
• Collaboration
• Clear communication
• Accountability
• Adaptability
• Quality focus
• Sound judgment
• Ability to work effectively with CDC staff, recipients, partners, subcontractors, and subject matter experts

Company Description

PCI Federal (PCIF) and its subsidiaries are an equal-opportunity employer. PCIF does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status. Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates in accordance with applicable federal law.