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Technical Writer/Editor

Nashville Public Radio, Atlanta, GA, United States


The Program Translation Team (PTT) is located within the Program Development and Evaluation Branch (PDEB), in the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity Prevention (DNPAO). The PTT is responsible for conducting translation and training activities for DNPAO’s State Nutrition and Physical Activity (SPAN) program, High Obesity Program (HOP), Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH) program, and Tribal programs. The team provides translation work, including success stories review and feedback, development and coordination of program success snapshots, creation of writing workshops, management of the weekly flagship newsletter (DNPAO Program Digest), strategic assistance in evaluating technical assistance practices, support for developing resources for recipients, event planning, and participation in division strategy workgroups.

We are seeking a full‑time writer/editor to supplement the PTT by providing professional writing and editing services and supporting monthly planning and implementation of trainings.

Task Examples Include

Provide translation technical assistance to PDEB recipients and staff

Review and provide feedback on annual success stories (two per recipient)

Assist in the planning and implementation of recipient trainings (virtual and/or in person)

Develop a minimum of one translation product and/or tool

Develop a minimum of one manuscript for publication

Review and provide technical assistance to recipients in manuscript development of manuscripts for publication; maintain monthly documentation of technical assistance using the CDC AMP system that captures grantee interactions and communications

Qualifications And Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years of related experience

High school diploma with at least 9 years of related experience

Preferred Skills

Strong writing skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Manuscript/product development and publication expertise

Technical assistance expertise

Experience in training development and implementation

Professional Competencies Preferred

Superb writing and editing skills

Ability to work independently, as well as with a team

Federal Government experience desired but not essential

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