Communications Specialist II

Constella Group, LLC has an opportunity for a Communications Specialist II in our Atlanta, GA office. This opportunity is in Marketing and Creative Services which is responsible for providing comprehensive marketing plan development, 'message' development, campaign implementation, and media and public relations support for public health programs. The Communications Specialist will help lead the development of communication plans for CDC, and provide leadership on communication strategies, media relations, and marketing support for health initiatives, including bioterrorism initiatives, chronic disease, injury prevention, and HIV/AIDS.

Essential Functions:

Uses skills to support a national dissemination of CDC program information to public health and healthcare audiences through a variety of communication mediums
Works on a variety of communications projects for federal government and other clients in the health education and prevention arena
Coordinates with senior-level Communications Specialists as needed to help develop and implement media outreach plans
May assist with advising clients on communications strategies and with development of communication plans
Assists with researching and developing budgets
Assists with coordinating work with outside vendors, as well as internal work, to promote federal government and other client services to selected media outlets, including media visits, materials development, advertising campaigns and production of b-roll video and PSAs
Participates with development and implementation of media outreach plans
Writes, edits and distributes news releases to the media
Writes, edits and distributes articles to the media
Participates as needed with advising clients on communications strategies, including development of communications plans
Maintains media lists and updates media clippings
Writes, edits and distributes fact sheets as needed
Assists with researching and developing budgets
Writes articles for Constella intranet and corporate Web site about media activities
Assists with other health communications writing projects as needed

Experience and Skills:
Experienced in communications planning
Experience in media relations
Superior writing, editing and proofreading skills
Ability to communicate and work well with others
Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint

Education or Equivalent Experience:

Four-year degree required, preferably in journalism, mass communication or related area
Minimum of 3 years in the field or related area
Sound knowledge of communication concepts, practices and procedures
Background in health education and prevention preferred


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