Health Communications Specialist (Media Relations)

The All of Us Research Program is seeking health communications specialist candidates for our Public Relations team. All of Us aims to partner with at least 1 million people across the United States to build one of the largest, most diverse datasets of its kind. The Public Relations team looks to build awareness of the program across national audiences. Candidates should have a demonstrated track record of earned media success, strong writing skills, and a collaborative, strategic mindset.

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Duties

Provides recommendations to the All of Us Research Program senior staff to formulate communications strategies to achieve the program's goals.
Initiates, develops and implements dynamic and proactive communications campaigns appropriate for intended audiences, with a focus on earned media strategies.
Coordinates with multiple groups on regional and national levels to leverage and maximize communications resources.
Evaluates the effectiveness of communications activities and tactics against stated objectives.
Reviews materials prepared by program partners for accuracy, suitability, and adherence to program language conventions.
Collect, summarize, and analyze data to assess participant reactions to campaign and advise on how to modify strategies accordingly. Critically evaluate existing program efforts and propose improvements.
Serve as an advisor to program awardees and partners.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Health Communications Specialist at the GS-11 level, you must:

I qualify for this position at the GS-11 level because I have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related.

OR

I qualify for this position at the GS-11 level because I have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: designing and writing a variety of health and science communications materials and products; responding to inquiries on complex and/or controversial issues, including media inquiries; AND collecting and analyzing data to evaluate effectiveness of communication strategies.

OR

I qualify for this position at the GS-11 level because I have a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position.

OR

My experience and/or education do not match the choices above.