Social Media Communication Specialist III

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, our experts create customized solutions for client needs.

Summary

The Social Media Communication Specialist III will proactively create content for various social media platforms and track and evaluate reach and engagement of the content created.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day implementation of CDC’s vaccine safety (VS) social media content and topics.
• Grow CDC’s social media followers and engagement related to VS.
• Develop a marketing plan with goals to grow social media conversations over time.
• Conduct research on current digital communication materials and methods, especially for social media.
• Proactively create messages that promote VS and adjust based on formative research.
• Coordinate with various divisions and centers to ensure consistent messages on vaccine safety issues.
• Attend VS coordination meetings and assist with material reviews and clearances.
• Identify communications gaps and plan between government announcements and emergency responses.
• Collaborate under the guidance of the DHQP Communications Team for large-scale promotions and outreach activities.
• Identify, research, and resolve issues; contribute to team strategy sessions.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for planning, logistics, and follow up activities.
• Provide logistical support at approved conferences and meetings related to communications and VS activities.
• Attend CDC approved trainings to learn new government systems required for the role.

Qualifications

Necessary Skills and Knowledge: Strong written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to work collaboratively in a team-based public health environment; strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum 5 years of related experience; proficiency with industry-standard design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Pay And Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $75,000 to $95,000. Goldbelt values and rewards dedication and hard work, providing a competitive base salary, comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Key skills/competency

• Social Media
• Communication
• Content Creation
• Engagement
• CDC
• Vaccine Safety
• Marketing
• Research
• Collaboration
• Organization