Junior Communications Product Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develop healthcare-related promotional and educational materials, including fact sheets, flyers, toolkits, and campaign content for both internal agency and external audiences.
• Draft audience-centered messaging in partnership with clinical and subject‑matter experts to ensure accuracy, cultural responsiveness, and alignment with plain‑language and health literacy guidelines.
• Create digital assets such as graphics, infographics, and data visualizations for program reports, dashboards, presentations, and stakeholder communications.
• Design and maintain a production schedule for all communications materials; track deliverable timelines and coordinate internal reviews against the content calendar.
• Ensure all materials adhere to federal agency branding standards and Section 508 accessibility requirements; produce final deliverable files in both editable and PDF formats.
• Support the development and maintenance of a Strategic Communications and Engagement Plan and Content Calendar across multiple program workstreams.
• Coordinate communications across program offices to ensure consistent messaging on objectives, progress, and outcomes.
• Assist with preparation of executive briefing packages and monthly leadership progress reports for senior government stakeholders.
• Maintain version control over communication artifacts, branding asset libraries, and compliance documentation in accordance with federal information security and data‑handling requirements.
• Handle sensitive program information with discretion and in compliance with applicable federal agency data governance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress) in Communications, Public Health, Marketing, Graphic Design, English, or a closely related field.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to handle sensitive government information in accordance with federal requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to write clearly and professionally for diverse audiences with attention to health literacy and plain‑language standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and comfort working in collaborative platforms such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and deadlines simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a hybrid remote team across multiple stakeholder groups.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience or coursework in public health communications, health literacy, or federal/military‑focused outreach.
• Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility standards and federal communications or branding requirements.
• Experience with graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva for Enterprise) or data visualization platforms.
• Experience producing digital assets, infographics, or visual communications for healthcare, nonprofit, or government clients.
• Familiarity with content calendars, editorial workflows, or communications production schedules.
• Experience supporting or working within a federal health agency or VA/DoD environment.
• Knowledge of health promotion, awareness campaign development, or trauma‑informed messaging principles.