Public Health Communications Fellowship - Undergraduates or Graduates - CDC

LOCATION: Atlanta, GA

CLOSING DATE: July 7, 2021

OPPORTUNITY TYPE: Fellowship

JOB #: 17404

POSTED: May 19, 2021

Description:

Three research opportunities are currently available within the Influenza Division (ID), in the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) located in Atlanta, Georgia.

This is a training fellowship that will provide opportunities to learn the application of communication and public health principles to the development, implementation, and evaluation of critical public health programs.

The participants will join the Communications Team and under the guidance of a mentor, will be trained in the following areas:

  • Content development and clearance in support of influenza and COVID-19 related educational materials, including web resources, media and social media outreach to the public, providers, and partners
  • Efforts to assess the effectiveness of communications outreach, including "listening" of media, social media and public and clinical inquiries to CDC
  • Influenza vaccine campaign efforts, which may include involvement in research to inform campaign strategy and assess reach and impact. Other activities may include, but are not limited to, contributing to the development of communications and materials to support campaign efforts.

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: August 2021; start date is flexible

This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and CDC. The initial appointment can be up to one year, but may be renewed upon recommendation of CDC contingent on the availability of funds. The participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. The appointment is full-time at CDC in the Atlanta, Georgia, area. Participants do not become employees of CDC, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits.

Additional Details:

Skills/Eligibility:

The qualified candidate should have received a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields, or be currently pursuing one of the degrees and will reach completion by the end of August 2021. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.

Preferred skills:

  • Background in journalism or public health
  • Strong communication skills, especially in writing and editing
  • Familiarity using web and social media tools
  • Ability to develop, review, and edit health communication materials
  • Strong experience in the use of Microsoft Office (i.e., Word, PowerPoint and Outlook Mail)
Eligibility Requirements
    • Degree: Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 8/31/2021 11:59:00 PM.

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