Job Details
Guidehouse is searching for a Communications Analyst to work within a busy and growing cross-functional team supporting our work at the NIH. The Communications Analyst will be a content writer and contribute to outreach campaigns for internal and external audiences, including researchers. This position will support the team s busy and growing scientific and software engineering sections. The work environment is highly collaborative and team-based.
What You Will Do:
- Elevate written and digital communication strategies for both internal and external communication products and services
- Provide communications expertise and support for all Branch activities including, but not limited to: websites, FAQs, presentation materials, leadership talking points, scientific manuscripts, and other communication vehicles. This may include technical writing and editing such as software user guides and scientific publications.
- Develop and implement a social media calendar and create posts with strong visuals and message
- Evaluate metrics of communication initiatives to improve writing and messaging strategies
- Develop relationships quickly, strategically, and effectively across NIAID, focusing on researchers and collaborators
- Facilitate and manage grassroots efforts to engage with researchers and collaborators across the Institute
What You Will Need:
- A bachelor s degree is required.
- Minimum of Four (4) years of professional experience in one of the following fields: scientific or health communications, marketing, or outreach
- Demonstrated experience applying strategic communications principles and best practices
- Ability to understand and tailor messaging to a variety of audiences and channels
- Understanding of and experience using social media platforms in a professional setting (Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube)
- Ability to effectively present scientific/technical topics in a business-oriented fashion to non-technical audiences
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and pay close attention to detail
- Well organized with demonstrated multi-tasking skills
- Experience creating 508 compliant documents
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud applications preferred.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- A Masters degree in communications is preferred.