Health Communications Associate

Guidehouse

Health communications associate developing CDC and federal health program messaging, digital content, and outreach. Supporting public health campaigns, analytics, content governance, and website modernization.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $68,000 - $113,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing communication strategies for public health initiatives, with a strong focus on audience-centered messaging and compliance with health literacy standards. Proficient in digital content creation and analytics to enhance communication effectiveness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Health Communications ExperiencePublic Trust CertificationDigital Content DevelopmentStakeholder EngagementContent Management Systems

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Hard Skills

Communication Strategy DevelopmentDigital AnalyticsContent GovernanceHealth Literacy PrinciplesPlain Language CommunicationProject ManagementSEOWebsite ModernizationMultimedia CommunicationGraphic Design

Soft Skills

Strong WritingEditing SkillsStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSharePointCDC Digital First EditorContent Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Federal Public Trust

Industry Keywords

Public HealthHealth CommunicationCDC Communication ReviewDigital Engagement InitiativesCommunication Clearance Processes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement communication strategies, messaging, and outreach plans for CDC and other federal health programs
Develop digital content, including website and intranet content, newsletters, social media, presentations, briefing materials, and executive communications
Translate complex scientific and public health information into clear, audience-centered communications
Coordinate with program leaders, scientists, staff, and stakeholders to develop communication products and campaigns
Support content governance, editorial review, and communication clearance processes
Monitor communication performance and digital analytics to inform content improvements
Support website modernization, content migrations, digital engagement initiatives, and content management activities
Ensure all products comply with agency, HHS, Section 508, health literacy, and plain language requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Communication, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, English, or related field
ONE (1) or more years of professional health communications experience, developing communications products for public health, scientific, or technical audiences
Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"
Active Public Trust or suitability preferred
Master's degree in Public Health, Health Communication, Communications, or related field preferred
Experience working within CDC communication review, clearance, and approval processes preferred
Strong writing, editing, stakeholder engagement, and project management skills preferred
Experience applying health literacy, plain language, and audience-centered communication principles preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint preferred
Experience with CDC Digital First Editor (DFE) or other federal content management systems preferred
Knowledge of CDC Clear Communication Index methodologies preferred
Experience developing external- and internal-facing web content, digital campaigns, social media, newsletters, or other communications materials preferred
Experience with digital analytics, content strategy, SEO, or website modernization efforts preferred
Experience supporting public health emergency communications or risk communications preferred
Experience developing multimedia, graphic, or video communication products preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Student Loan PayDown
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
Mobility Stipend
Flexible benefits package
Up to 10% travel