Communications Specialist

Responsibilities

• Compose and edit internal, media, and external executive communications.
• Create and publish recurring internal communications.
• Track and monitor day-to-day official communications.
• Aid in planning and evaluating communications strategies.
• Pitch new article, product, social media, or other communications product ideas to the team and client.
• Translate technical information into clear, readable documents.
• Review and analyze written material for accuracy, consistency, organization, research, and appropriateness.
• Ensure digital/web content, text, prints, and audiovisual products are properly published on the agency's internal and external sites.
• Organize material according to standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by government agency staff.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience (4+ years with an advanced degree).
• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in English, Communications, Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing, or related field.
• Strong written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective project management skills to create and deliver under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Federal government and/or management consulting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of strategic communications best practices.
• Knowledge of public affairs requirements including 508 accessibility requirements.
• Familiarity with graphics design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, or similar tools.