Health Communication/Technical Writer

Overview

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

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 provide professional support for the Program Development and Strategy Unit (PDSU). 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 Communications/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:

• Ensure language is clear and consistent across channels and aligns with CDC requirements and leadership priorities.
• Generate and manage PowerBI analytics for media trends tracking and outcomes.
• Use data visualization and reporting tools to communicate health trends.
• Analyze engagement metrics and audience insights to refine messaging and improve outreach.
• Develop communication materials (e.g., toolkits) during a public health outbreak for state and local public information officers.
• Prepare and edit written materials for the program such as media inquiries, talking points, factsheets, and

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of public health communication principles, plain language standards, CDC requirements, clearance processes, and leadership messaging priorities.
• Skill in developing, reviewing, and editing clear, accurate, and consistent communication materials across multiple channels, including media responses, talking points, factsheets, newsletters, and toolkits.
• Ability to create and manage PowerBI dashboards, analytics reports, and other data visualization products to track media trends, outcomes, health trends, and audience engagement.
• Skill in analyzing engagement metrics, media data, audience insights, and communication outcomes to refine messaging and improve outreach effectiveness.
• Ability to develop timely outbreak-related communication products and resources for state, local, and partner audiences, including public information officers and other public health stakeholders.
• 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.
• At least 2-5 years of experience in health communication or a related field.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and editing public-facing communication materials, including talking points, factsheets, newsletters, media responses, toolkits, or similar products.
• Experience using analytics, reporting, or data visualization tools, such as PowerBI, to track trends, measure outcomes, and present findings.
• Experience analyzing engagement metrics, audience insights, media trends, or communication performance data to inform messaging and outreach strategies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams, leadership, partners, and state or local public health stakeholders, particularly during time-sensitive or outbreak-related situations.
• Familiarity with CDC's operations, public health programs, and regulatory guidelines.
• 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

Salary Range: $90,000-$100,000 Annually

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.