Jr. Health Writer

About the role:

We are looking for talented, creative individuals interested with a passion for increasing healthcare access for Americans. Are you ready to join a fun, collaborative team working on large federal health initiatives? We are looking for a candidate with impressive writing skills and a desire to learn and grow in support our outreach, communications, stakeholder engagement in the federal health space.

As a company founded by service-disabled Veterans, we at DFC are driven by a duty to serve our clients, our employees, and our community. We are committed to helping organizations achieve their goals by cultivating a team of talented professionals that delivers exceptional service, creative insights, and high-quality results.

What the role requires:

Generate creative and original ideas
Draft engaging and informative messaging and content
Learn complex healthcare policies and communicate them in plain language
Research key audiences
Assess and support development of communications strategy
Be a team player
Work directly with clients

What you need to be successful:

1-5 years of professional working experience (can include professional internships) specifically in writing, marketing, stakeholder engagement, program communications, or related field
Excellent writing and copyediting skills
Expertise in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation, including exceptions and best practices
Excellent attention to detail
A passion for increasing health education and improving healthcare access and health equity
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Desire to learn complex healthcare policy concepts in a limited timeframe, and ability to apply those concepts to daily tasks
Ability to exercise strong problem solving, and organizational skills. Includes the ability to produce consistent, insightful, high-quality work against tight deadlines
Self-directed and can work on tasks requiring analysis, writing, and planning activities with limited guidance or oversight
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team, contributing positively to team operations and working relationships
Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
Experience using a CRM, email marketing software, and Canva is preferred but not required
Experience working with federal government projects or in the health/healthcare sector is preferred but not required

Other important information:

A Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in communications, marketing, public health, or related field
Applicants should have the ability to obtain a US government security clearance, if needed
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the US for any employer; sponsorship is not available for this position
Preference will be given to qualified Veteran candidates

Is consulting the right career for you?

A career in consulting can offer a wide variety of experiences and is a great opportunity for personal and professional growth. The characteristics below are those of a typical consultant in this field; we encourage you to consider if these are applicable to you as you complete your application.

Thrives when working in a challenging, fast-paced environment
Balances competing priorities and fluctuating workloads with composure
Works well in teams or independently, as the job requires
Commits the requisite hours and effort to ensure deliverables are submitted on time and error-free, sometimes working beyond the traditional nine-to-five
Dives into new and unfamiliar tasks, employing a learn-as-you-go mentality and problem-solving skills
Has the foresight to strategically plan and anticipate next steps and outcomes
Uses interpersonal skills to establish and uphold strong client relationships, representing the company positively
Values quality in client deliverables and internal tasks
Enjoys having a high level of responsibility and task autonomy
Acts professionally in all circumstances and enjoys creating and nurturing a professional network of peers, clients, and partners

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*Duty First Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender/sex, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, citizenship status, the basis of genetic information or any other group protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance. People with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to apply or compete for employment may request such accommodation(s).

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