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Communications Fellowship with CDC Global Health Center Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in United States
Degree Level
Master's
Field of study
Communication Studies
Funding
Full-time ORISE fellowship with a participant stipend; stipend rate varies by opportunity, location, education, and experience. Appointment is initially for one year and may be renewed contingent on CDC recommendation and availability of funds.
Deadline
Dec 18, 2026
Country
United States
University
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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About this position
This fellowship is hosted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the Global Health Center’s Office of Communications in Atlanta, Georgia. The opportunity is centered on helping translate scientific and technical public health information into clear, audience-appropriate communications for diverse audiences.
Under the guidance of a mentor, the fellow will take part in a mentored learning experience focused on public health communication and science translation. The work includes developing skills in writing, editing, digital content development, communication planning, plain language communication, audience analysis, and evaluating communication and outreach efforts. The position emphasizes how communication supports global public health initiatives and how scientific information is adapted for internal and external audiences.
The research and training environment is embedded within CDC’s global health mission, which focuses on preventing, detecting, and responding to disease threats and supporting evidence-based public health action. The fellow will interact with CDC communication professionals, Global Health Center programs, and public health subject matter experts while learning about digital and web-based communication approaches used in outreach and engagement.
The mentor for this opportunity is Jacqueline Rosenthal.
Funding details
Full-time ORISE fellowship with a participant stipend; stipend rate varies by opportunity, location, education, and experience. Appointment is initially for one year and may be renewed contingent on CDC recommendation and availability of funds.
What's required
The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a master's degree in a relevant field. The degree must have been received within the past five years, or be anticipated by 2027-05-01. U.S. citizenship is required. Preferred experience includes writing/editing fact sheets, reports, newsletters, briefing materials, talking points, presentations, web content, and social media posts; plain-language communication; public health, global health, health education, health promotion, or health communication experience; digital and web communications; social media communications; and presentation development.
How to apply
Apply through the Zintellect opportunity page by scrolling to the bottom and clicking APPLY. Submit the application, transcripts, current resume/CV, and one educational or professional recommendation. Ensure all documents are in English or include an official English translation.
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