Communication Specialist-Int - Hybrid Nashville, TN

Nashville, United States
Job Title: Communication Specialist-Int
Job Type: Contract Full-Time

Job Description
The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) is seeking a talented and motivated contract Communications Specialist to support statewide maternal health initiatives. This position plays a vital role in creating clear, engaging, and culturally relevant communications that inform and inspire positive health outcomes for Tennesseans. The role blends strong communication skills—both writing and strategic thinking—with graphic design abilities and the capacity to apply critical thinking within a structured government environment. We’re seeking a collaborative and creative thinker who is passionate about public health, values teamwork, and brings fresh ideas to help strengthen our public health education efforts. The ideal candidate is adaptable, thrives in a mission-driven culture, is detail oriented and able to follow established TDH processes.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the design team in developing and managing content across a variety of platforms, including websites, newsletters, social media, print materials, and reports.

Translate complex health topics into clear, engaging communications for diverse audiences.

Collaborate with subject matter experts, clinical teams, and community partners to design culturally relevant and visually compelling materials.

Create and revise program documents to ensure compliance with ADA requirements, WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines, and Section 508 accessibility standards.

Produce a monthly newsletter using MyEmma and track engagement metrics.

Prepare quarterly reports that measure communications performance and recommend areas for improvement.

Support communication planning and outreach for the Maternal Health Task Force and partner organizations.

Build and sustain productive relationships with internal and external partners to enhance maternal health visibility and impact.

Contribute to campaign development and community education projects that highlight maternal health initiatives statewide.

Work collaboratively within a supportive, multidisciplinary team and demonstrate flexibility when priorities shift.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, graphic design, or a related field, or equivalent experience reflected in a portfolio.

2–5 years of experience in public health, nonprofit, or government communications.

Proficiency in Canva and Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, with writing and graphic design samples required.

Experience using MyEmma or similar email marketing tools and reporting platform metrics.

Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, digital accessibility standards in compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508.

Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills (include writing samples or bylined links).

Knowledge of cultural competency and sensitivity in health communications.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines while working remotely.

A team player who is innovative, flexible, and eager to collaborate toward shared goals.

Must reside in Tennessee.

Work Arrangement
This position offers a remote work arrangement with a supportive and collaborative team culture. The successful candidate will join a department that values creativity, inclusiveness, innovation, and continuous learning. Every project contributes to TDH’s mission of improving the health and well-being of all Tennesseans.

Hybrid (Tennessee Residents Only)

Monday–Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM CST
37.5 hours per week

Some in‑office meetings are required every quarter.

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