Communications Specialist

• 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

• Bachelors degree in communications public health journalism marketing or a related field
• Minimum 35 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 theres strength in diversity offering different perspectives and skills. Together we can solve our clients 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 federal holidays.

About Us:

Red Carrot is an award-winning woman-owned small business built for the complexity of federal government work. We partner with clients to advance their goals powered by a team fueled by passion backed by intelligence and grounded in expertise.

From day one weve applied industrial engineering principles and data analytics to solve complex problems with precision. Our approach is research-centric data-informed and audience-oriented and its how we deliver work that actually moves the needle.

We exist to strengthen the organizations and communities we serve through trusted purposeful communication. Thats not a tagline its the standard we hold ourselves to on every engagement.

Headquartered in Miami Florida with a strong and growing presence in Washington D.C. our team works with clients across the country. Distance doesnt dilute our service. We build capacity where our clients need it delivering Strategic Communications Customer Experience Management Consulting and Human Capital Solutions that fit their mission and their moment.

Were the partner organizations turn to when communication challenges are real the stakes are high and the work has to matter.