Health Communication Specialist

The Scientific Consulting Group, Inc. is seeking a health communications professional to join our Communications Department. This position will support government and private-sector clients in the environmental, health, scientific, and biomedical fields. The ideal candidate is a strong writer and communicator who can manage multiple priorities, collaborate effectively with clients and project teams, and translate complex health and scientific information into clear, engaging communications for a variety of audiences.

Responsibilities and Duties

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and support public health outreach programs, communications campaigns, and marketing initiatives.
• Develop communications strategies, key messages, and audience-focused content for multiple channels, including print, web, social media, video, and audio.
• Write, edit, and review health and science communications for a variety of audiences and formats.
• Support the planning and implementation of client communications programs, campaigns, and outreach activities.
• Coordinate and facilitate internal and external meetings and support related planning and follow-up activities.
• Conduct research and environmental scans to inform communications strategies, messaging, and outreach efforts.
• Collaborate with clients, subject matter experts, and internal project teams to develop accurate and effective communications products.
• Develop subject matter expertise in assigned health, biomedical, environmental, and scientific topic areas.
• Track project activities, deadlines, and deliverables and contribute to client and internal progress reporting.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public health, or related field and at least 3 years of relevant professional experience; or a master’s degree in communications, public health, or related field.
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing communications for public health, scientific, environmental, or similarly technical subject areas.
• Experience with communications planning, public outreach, digital and social media, and developing messaging for multiple audiences and communications channels.
• Experience working with government agencies, consulting organizations, or other client-service environments preferred.
• Ability to translate complex health and scientific information into clear, accurate, audience-appropriate content.
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and changing workloads.
• Ability to perform project coordination and administrative activities efficiently and accurately, including task tracking and progress reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, take initiative, and respond effectively to feedback.

This position is based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and offers a hybrid work arrangement with the ability to work remotely up to two days per week.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter.

SCG is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees and to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, qualifications, and merit without regard to any status protected by laws and regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Salary : $65,000