Communications Support Writer/Editor

Overview

Tanaq Support Services (TSS) delivers professional, scientific, and technical services and information technology (IT) solutions to federal agencies in health, agriculture, technology, and other government services. TSS is a subsidiary of the St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC) committed to serving Federal customers while also giving back to the Tanaq native community and shareholders.

About the Role

We are seeking a Communications Support Writer/Editor to provide support to our federal client. 

This is a remote position that can be based anywhere in the United States. 

Responsibilities

• Write and edit content, including materials for infection control guideline and recommendation efforts, training resources, web content, policy statements, and reports based on the communications format.
• Collaborate with communications, policy, and scientific staff to create educational materials, talking points, promotional materials, blog content, policy statements, reports, public presentations, and other online content; ensure that all materials are based in science and are audience appropriate. 
• Coordinate major announcements or awareness efforts; collaborate with key communications, web, and media staff to successfully coordinate with dissemination.
• Collaborate with partners to create graphics, video, and images to convey information. 
• Develop the source material and messages from which creative partners can develop the appropriate infographics, videos, posters, etc. with key messages and calls to actions identified as appropriate. 
• Coordinates with staff across the agency and external partners to promote guidelines and recommendations; maintains external partner relationships to ensure these connections during an outbreak. 
• Ensure consistency of all messages and materials with other recommendations and recommendations of partners. 
• Ensure that all communications materials follow best practices for health education, risk communication, and plain language by following communication policies and format. 
• Assist with formative research and coordination of gathering, organizing and editing metrics. 
• Analyze and extrapolate solutions after reviewing data. 
• Create, review, or work with graphics staff to create and review compelling content that could be used for reports, presentations, website content, social media outreach, policy and partnership outreach, etc. 
• Participates in meetings as representative of the communications team and provides meeting updates/summary to relevant team members. 
• Assists in triaging and developing responses to inquiries. 
• Proactively identifies, researches, and resolves problems or issues; participates in team strategy session to discuss solutions. Proactively recommends updated strategies to improve analysis tactics and outreach efforts. 
• Format and send Abode Campaign (or other email subscription platform) messages, format and post blog entries, moderate (review/approve/triage and/or respond to) blog comments. Use SharePoint for workflow/task management. 
• Follow Section 508 guidelines when preparing electronic documents that will be posted online or distributed via email. Use checklists to help ensure compliance with the guidelines.

Required Experience and Skills

• Previous experience as editor and in communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
• Plain language writing.
• Ability to collaborate with others and be a team player.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Microsoft Excel and SharePoint.
• Superior multi-tasking and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize assignments, while remaining flexible to changing priorities and new initiatives.
• Project management skills.
• Previous experience with CDC programs, policies, procedures, and communication activities preferred.
• Ability to obtain government clearance.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Education and Training

• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as: Communications (journalism, advertising, marketing, public relations); or English (writing/editing); or Public Health.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. May need to lift 25 pounds occasionally.

Who We Are

Tanaq Support Services (TMS) is a public health contractor, certified 8(a) business, owned by St. George Tanaq Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation. (ANC). We listen to our stakeholders and leverage our science, technology, communication, and program expertise to understand and provide feedback as we develop solutions.

Our Commitment to Non-Discrimination

Tanaq is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Tanaq complies with the Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988 and E-Verify.

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing any part of the application process, please email accommodation@tanaq.com to request a reasonable accommodation. This email is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Notice on Candidate AI Usage

Tanaq is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive interview process for all candidates based on their experience, skills and education. To ensure the integrity of the interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during phone, in person and virtual interviews is not allowed. However, candidates who require a reasonable accommodation that may involve AI are required to contact us prior to their interview at accommodation@tanaq.com.

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