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Talent Groups · 21 hours ago

Communications Specialist

Rhode Island, United States

Contract

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$50/hr - $56/hr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Responsible for the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of communications projects for the client Rental Registry and Lead Hazard Mitigation Program.

Responsible for following national and state legislation and interpreting their provisions related to the Rental Registry and other lead laws and regulations as they relate to communications programs.

Liaise with subject matter experts, external vendors, community groups, and/or academic partners to conduct qualitative/quantitative data collection to inform communications.

Develop, review, and tailor public health messages and materials for targeted audiences, including applying best practices to reach people with different levels of health literacy, digital literacy, and science literacy.

Coordinate design and production of related communication materials, working with subject-matter experts, internal graphic design and production team members, and external vendors.

Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate communication programs and campaigns, including but not limited to promoting the Rental Registry

Lead the development of paid and organic social/digital media activities.

Manage a marketing or communications vendor that is developing and implementing a campaign.

Provide strategic guidance and communications feedback to public health colleagues, as needed.

Ensure that messages and materials adhere to agency communications policies and standards for branding, graphics, style, Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Standards, and accessibility.

Complete related duties as assigned.

Qualification

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Health CommunicationsSocial MarketingPublic RelationsSocial Media ManagementPublic Health KnowledgeProject ManagementMicrosoft Office ProficiencyWebsite Development

Required

Master’s degree in public health, communications/public relations, marketing, one of the social sciences, or related field

Minimum of 5 years of employment in a position involving program/campaign development in the field of public health, communications, or a related field

Experience leading the development and implementation of marketing, social media, or communications campaigns

Experience writing and developing communications materials, presentations, social/digital media, and written reports tailored to specific and non-technical audiences

Thorough knowledge of health communications, social marketing, health literacy, design, and public relations principles, practices, and techniques

Excellent writing and editing skills, including writing in plain language

Strong verbal communication skills

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of public health and health equity

Thorough knowledge of social media principles, practices, and techniques, and the ability to apply such knowledge to write effective social media content and assist with monitoring agency social media accounts

Thorough understanding of writing for websites and website development

Ability to research, develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based public health communication and/or social marketing campaigns

Ability to work independently to manage multiple projects and deadlines, with attention to detail

Strong organizational and project management skills

Ability to work across interdisciplinary teams and establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, public groups, private and public agencies, and community partners and members from diverse backgrounds

Proficiency using Microsoft Office products

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