Remote Communications Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Position Overview:

The Communications Products Specialist (Junior) is a full-time position supporting a federal public health program focused on outreach, education, and stakeholder communications. In this role, you will contribute to the development and production of healthcare-related promotional materials, digital assets, and strategic communications content that advances critical public health objectives for a federal agency client.  You will work alongside a multi-disciplinary team of program managers, clinical subject matter experts, and government stakeholders to produce accessible, clinically accurate, and audience-appropriate materials. Work products include educational toolkits, digital graphics, infographics, executive briefing support materials, and campaign content.  Unlike traditional entry-level roles, this position offers immediate responsibility in a mission-critical federal health care environment. Candidates who demonstrate strong performance and initiative will be considered for expanded responsibilities and long-term engagement. 

 Please note: This position is contingent upon award (July/August)

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop healthcare-related promotional and educational materials including fact sheets, flyers, toolkits, and campaign content for both internal agency and external audiences. 

• Draft audience-centered messaging in partnership with clinical and subject matter experts to ensure accuracy, cultural responsiveness, and alignment with plain-language and health literacy guidelines. 

• Create digital assets including graphics, infographics, and data visualizations for use in program reports, dashboards, presentations, and stakeholder communications. 

• Design and maintain a production schedule for all communications materials; track deliverable timelines and coordinate internal reviews against the content calendar. 

• Ensure all materials adhere to federal agency branding standards and Section 508 accessibility requirements; produce final deliverable files in both editable and PDF formats. 

• Support the development and maintenance of a Strategic Communications and Engagement Plan and Content Calendar across multiple program workstreams. 

• Coordinate communications across program offices to ensure consistent messaging on objectives, progress, and outcomes. 

• Assist with preparation of executive briefing packages and monthly leadership progress reports for senior government stakeholders. 

• Maintain version control over communication artifacts, branding asset libraries, and compliance documentation in accordance with federal information security and data handling requirements. 

• Handle sensitive program information with discretion and in compliance with applicable federal agency data governance requirements. 

Working Conditions and Location: 

• This is a fully remote position supporting a federal health care program. Contractor work is performed at contractor facility. 

• Standard business hours with availability expected during core Eastern Time business hours. 

• Hybrid coordination with government counterparts and cross-functional federal stakeholders; occasional travel may be required. 

• Fast-paced, mission-driven environment supporting high-visibility federal public health programs. 

• May require handling of sensitive and controlled program data in accordance with federal agency and applicable regulatory requirements. 

Qualifications Required: 

• Bachelor's degree (completed or in progress) in Communications, Public Health, Marketing, Graphic Design, English, or a closely related field. 

• U.S. citizenship and ability to handle sensitive government information in accordance with applicable federal requirements. 

• Demonstrated ability to write clearly and professionally for diverse audiences with attention to health literacy and plain-language standards. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and comfort working in collaborative platforms such as Microsoft Teams and SharePoint. 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deliverables and deadlines simultaneously. 

• Ability to work effectively as part of a hybrid remote team across multiple stakeholder groups. 

Preferred: 

• Prior experience or coursework in public health communications, health literacy, or federal/military-focused outreach. 

• Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility standards and federal communications or branding requirements. 

• Experience with graphic design tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva for Enterprise) or data visualization platforms. 

• Experience producing digital assets, infographics, or visual communications for healthcare, nonprofit, or government clients. 

• Familiarity with content calendars, editorial workflows, or communications production schedules. 

• Experience supporting or working within a federal health agency or VA/DoD environment. 

• Knowledge of health promotion, awareness campaign development, or trauma-informed messaging principles.