Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist
Journeyman | Remote
This position is contingent upon contract award. ABOUT THE ROLE
Red Carrot is seeking a Communications Specialist to support a federal health agency's workforce development division in delivering digital communications, content strategy, and audience engagement across a range of programs and services. This full-time embedded role functions as part of the customer's communications office and requires the ability to independently manage multiple content workstreams, collaborate with program staff, and produce high-quality communication materials for diverse public health audiences.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, draft, and edit a broad range of health communication content and products including web copy, fact sheets, social media posts, infographics, newsletters, presentations, and video scripts

- Support digital channel management including routine web content updates, social media posting and engagement, and coordination across multiple communication platforms

- Contribute to communication strategy and planning activities, including audience research, message development, editorial calendaring, and campaign coordination

- Produce and maintain suites of communication materials tailored to individual programs and services, ensuring content accuracy, plain language compliance, and Section 508 accessibility

- Support product and project management activities including task tracking, status updates, and maintenance of collaborative systems built on Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, Forms, Lists, Power Automate, SharePoint, Power BI)

- Compile and analyze communication metrics from web, social media, and digital campaigns; translate data into actionable insights and summary reports

- Coordinate content review and clearance processes in alignment with agency policies, editorial guidelines, and federal plain language standards

- Assist with audio and video production logistics, including creative briefs, storyboards, and Section 508 compliance documentation

- Ensure all deliverables meet federal accessibility standards (Section 508/WCAG 2.0 AA) and brand and style guidelines

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in communications, public health, journalism, marketing, or a related field

- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in strategic communications, health communication, or digital content development

- Strong writing, editing, and plain language skills; experience producing content for federal government or public health audiences preferred

- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools including SharePoint, Teams, and PowerPoint; familiarity with Power BI or Power Automate a plus

- Experience with social media management, web content management systems, and digital analytics tools (e.g., Adobe Analytics, Meltwater, or Sprout Social) preferred

- Working knowledge of Section 508 compliance requirements and WCAG 2.0 accessibility standards

- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, remote environment with minimal supervision

- Experience supporting federal health agencies or health communications programs preferred

Benefits at Red Carrot :    

At Red Carrot , we empower you to be a leader. We attract and develop talent from all backgrounds because we believe there’s strength in diversity, offering different perspectives and skills. Together, we can solve our client’s biggest challenges. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.     

- Training and Development – Tuition reimbursement and professional trainings for eligible employees.

- Healthcare – Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverage.     

- 401(k) Plan – 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period.     

- Profit Sharing – Discretionary profit-sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment.          

- Paid Time Off – Provides flexible work hours, paid time off, and 11 fede