Communications Specialist/Editor

The role

This person will support communications for public health preparedness and emergency response missions. They will develop communication strategies and prepare written and electronic information materials for the Office of the Director Support within the Center for Preparedness.

What you will do

• Develop communication strategies and plans that align with program objectives and goals.
• Prepare written and electronic information materials for a variety of audiences.
• Proofread and edit business, technical, and scientific documentation.
• Conduct media and content analysis.
• Maintain social media channels and websites.
• Monitor press coverage through press calls, news alerts, and other sources.
• Build relationships with members of the press and maintain specialized media contacts.
• Attend workshops, seminars, and meetings to remain informed of scientific and policy trends.
• Identify meetings and conferences that provide opportunities to promote program initiatives.
• Provide communications and media subject matter expertise and coordinate media engagements.

Required qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency in proofreading and editing business, technical, or scientific documentation.

Nice to have

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, English, Journalism, or a related field.
• Fourteen to sixteen years of relevant experience in business, technical, or scientific writing, including organizing and gathering information to develop reports, briefings, and media outreach materia
• Knowledge of desktop publishing systems, graphics software, and basic HTML coding to create, edit, and prepare materials for publication.

Benefits

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match up to 5%
• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare (FSA), Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK), Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP), Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

About the company

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications. They work with top research organizations including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).