Communications Specialist (Associate) - Healthcare

DCG Communications (DCG) is seeking a motivated Communications Specialist (Associate) to join our anticipated client team that will provide project management and communications activities on behalf of the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Office of Nursing Services (ONS). You will be part of a team developing and editing content on behalf of VA’s Nursing Workforce Strategic Plan planning and implementation efforts. Content included, but is not limited to, the development of monthly content on behalf of National Nurses Month; the development of event content, and creation of presentations with speaker notes and supplemental materials; the development of new employee orientation materials, guides, and playbooks; and the development of supplemental materials.

The Specialist may also provide administrative and event management for project face-to-face meetings, or virtual events. Responsibilities can include managing calendars, sending invites, managing recordings, facilitating meetings, scheduling speakers, organizing, and sharing materials etc.

Location: At DCG the majority of our team members, including this role, are remote. With over 100 employees based in 28 states (and counting!), DCG is committed to hiring talented employees across the United States. The selected candidate will work during DCG’s core Eastern Standard Time business hours. 

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism, public relations, or communications
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience supporting communications and marketing campaigns, including federal clients, preferably at a public relations or marketing firm/agency
• Experience providing communications support in the healthcare space
• Proven experience in a variety of communications formats and styles, such as newsletters, articles, website content, blogs, presentations, talking points, and fact sheets
• Proven to have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with copy and content editing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with event management of virtual and in-person events with a focus on the administrative and logistical elements in tandem with content creation and distribution on behalf of events.

What’s in it for you? 

DCG prides itself on having a unique and flexible culture. We value hard-working, self-motivated and dedicated employees and are committed to providing an opportunity for tremendous career growth and earning potential. 

Learn more about our unique culture here:

• DCG Life Medium Blog: https://medium.com/dcg-life
• DCG Life Instagram: @dcglife

Why you’ll love it here: 

• Market competitive pay.
• A variety of rich healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as group life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement with 4% corporate match and immediate vesting upon enrollment.
• Annual monetary supplement toward mental and physical wellbeing, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 100% Paid Family Bonding for all new parents (including adoption), short-term, and long-term disability. Family planning benefit towards fertility planning and treatment, adoption, and surrogacy.
• Generous paid time off including 11 paid federal holidays 
• DCG offers a wide variety of growth and development opportunities such as internal learning & development programs and professional development for those seeking to further their professional growth. Additionally, this spring marks our 7th annual Mentorship Program where team members are thoughtfully paired up for three months to learn or expand their skills and apply them on the job. 
• Check out our blog that highlights the benefits we offer to our employees and their families; dive in further to the blog to get a better sense of DCG company culture!

About us: 

DCG Communications (DCG) is a specialized communications consultancy focused on developing influential communications programs to help clients build their brands and enhance their reputations. A majority of our work is with the federal government and we currently support a number of long-term projects with the following agencies: Departments of Veterans Affairs, Defense, State, Homeland Security, Housing & Urban Development, Small Business Administration, U.S. Coast Guard, BBG, and more. 

DCG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.