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).