Social Media Communication (Social Media Communication Specialist III)

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, Goldbelt Professional Services' experts create solutions customized to the client's needs.

Summary:

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

Essential Job Functions:

• 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 help grow the social media conversation over time.
• Conducts research on current digital communication materials and methods, especially for social media.
• Proactively create messages and materials that promote VS; review messages regularly and implement changes based on formative research that may inform messages and materials.
• Cross-communication with other Divisions and Centers, especially other social media coordinators, to ensure collaboration and consistency of messages regarding vaccine topics and improving awareness and trust on vaccine safety issues.
• Attend all VS-related coordination meetings and team building activities.
• Assist with the review and clearances of materials related to CDC VS issues.
• Proactively identify for VS communications gaps, tasks, or communications needs of other VS-involved divisions; proactively plan and between government VS announcements and emergency responses.
• Under the guidance of the DHQP Communications Team, collaborate with colleagues to conduct large-scale promotions and other outreach activities.
• Proactively identify, research, and resolve problems or issues; participate in team strategy session to discuss solutions. Proactively recommend updated strategies to improve analysis tactics and outreach efforts.
• Coordinate with diverse internal and external stakeholders, including planning, logistics, and follow up activities.
• Provide logistical support at approved conferences and meetings in relations to communications and VS activities.
• Attend CDC approved trainings required to learn new CDC government systems to complete required tasks.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).
• 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 (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a related field.

Pay and Benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $75,000 to $95,000.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.