Public Affairs Specialist

About the role

The Public Affairs Specialist supports MARMC’s Public Affairs mission by developing communications, multimedia content, and outreach materials that inform employees, leadership, industry partners, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Executive Staff, Commanding Officer (CO), Executive Officer (XO), Executive Director (ED), Department Heads, Public Affairs Division leadership, and command personnel to maintain a robust Public Affairs program.
• Support the conceptualization, planning, administration, and evaluation of the command’s public affairs strategy and organizational messaging.
• Develop, write, edit, and submit articles for publication in regional Navy newspapers, MARMC newsletters, CNRMC, NAVSEA, and Navy news websites.
• Provide professional photography, video, and audio services for command events and communication products.
• Create and develop public affairs materials including invitations, tickets, flyers, booklets, programs, pamphlets, brochures, fact sheets, scripts, speeches, and other communication products.
• Serve as a Public Affairs representative in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and support MARMC Fire Response Team (FRT) activities as required.
• Provide on-site incident support to assist with media coordination, information dissemination, and public affairs response.
• Support crisis communication efforts by providing timely information, media support, and digital photographs during incidents.
• Maintain command communication platforms including the MARMC web calendar, website content, scrolling banner, information/weather advisory line, digital signage, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and other electronic communication channels.
• Develop storyboards, conduct interviews, and create multimedia products supporting command initiatives.
• Create, upload, and maintain slide presentations and communication materials on command websites.
• Create instructional and informational materials, including how-to guides and advertising/training trifolds.
• Respond timely and appropriately to requests for information concerning agency programs, services, and activities.
• Develop and maintain communication products that enhance engagement between management and internal/external audiences.
• Produce and edit podcast materials and other digital media products.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to audiences, including situations involving opposing viewpoints or misunderstandings of agency positions.
• Bid and proposal support if requested.

Requirements

• An active secret clearance is required to be considered for this position.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Political Science, English, or related field required.
• Two (2) years of experience conceiving, developing, researching, writing, and editing a wide range of publications and communication materials, including technical magazines and newsletters.
• Knowledge of writing, editing, and communication principles, practices, and techniques for print and electronic media required.
• Knowledge of Associated Press (AP) Stylebook and U.S. Navy Style Guide required.
• Knowledge of Navy public affairs communication principles, practices, and techniques required.
• Knowledge of professional photography methods, digital imaging, and multimedia production required.
• Experience developing public affairs communication plans, news releases, speeches, scripts, feature stories, fact sheets, brochures, invitations, tickets, programs, flyers, and booklets required.
• Experience disseminating written informational materials through multiple platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, websites, and digital signage required.
• Experience establishing and enhancing communication between leadership and organizational audiences required.
• Experience producing high-resolution still and video imagery using professional photography and digital imaging equipment required.
• Experience operating photography, scanning, and digital imaging equipment to create professional color proofs and presentation materials required.
• Experience creating documents using Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Publisher required.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite programs including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, and Premiere required.
• Ability to create professional written, electronic, and multimedia communication products required.
• Ability to make on-the-spot presentations to audiences with differing viewpoints or inaccurate understanding of agency positions required.

Qualifications

• Must possess basic computer literacy and data entry skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Must possess strong time management skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of the shipbuilding industry preferred.
• Experience producing and editing podcast material preferred.