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Health IT Communications Specialist

The position is hybrid, with occasional onsite work at the client site in Washington, DC.

Spire is a full-service communications firm supporting innovative programs in government, technology, healthcare, and science. We seek a creative, detail-oriented communications specialist with strong writing skills and at least 4 years of marketing or communications experience. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in client-facing work and is passionate about storytelling, digital engagement, and messaging. Candidates must demonstrate initiative, strong workplace efficiency, and the flexibility to assume new responsibilities and pivot to different subject areas.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with health technology companies and/or with federal health agencies.

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What You’ll Do

  • Create compelling content for newsletters, blog posts, social media, and website updates.
  • Manage and grow clients’ social media presence across platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, X/Twitter, YouTube).
  • Write and publish blog articles that reflect thought leadership, industry trends, and organizational updates.
  • Maintain and update the company website using WordPress.
  • Evaluate, improve, and write website content for search engine optimization (SEO).
  • Occasionally assist in preparing presentations and reports using PowerPoint and Word.

What You’ll Bring to Spire

  • Minimum 4 years of professional experience in marketing communications
  • Experience working on topics such as health IT, healthcare, and public policy
  • Experience working with or supporting federal government clients or agencies
  • Proven experience in social media content creation and blog writing
  • Proficiency in WordPress, PowerPoint, Excel, and basic Salesforce functionality is a plus
  • Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills
  • Proofreading skills
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related field preferred.
  • Familiarity with SEO and digital analytics tools
  • Basic HTML/CSS markup is a plus

Our benefits

Medical (United Healthcare), dental (CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield), and vision (United Concordia) plans paid at 100% (employee premium) plus 30% contribution to family premium

Monthly $50 “wellness” stipend for gym memberships, spa services, etc.

Life and disability insurance (short- and long-term)

18 days PTO and 8 federal holidays per year (+Veterans Day for those who have served)

Flexible home/office environment

Home office expense reimbursement

401(k) plan with automatic 3% of salary employer contribution

Employee referral bonuses

Annual stipend for employee and/or job-related training

About Spire

We are a boutique, woman-led agency that specializes in technology, health, and science. Our clients are federal agencies and contractors charged with advanced R&D and vital national programs that make life better for all Americans. Our team is committed to the work of these pioneers and public servants. We believe in their missions, marvel at their innovations, and delight in telling their stories.

Every member of our team is a senior-level communicator. This means every assignment is an opportunity to work with and learn from the best strategists and storytellers—designers, videographers, writers, editors, media relations leads, social media managers, and web developers.

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