Communications Specialist
PotomacWave is looking for a Communications Specialist tojoin our team supporting a Federal client in Washington, DC. This position serves as a communications advisor to senior management on issues related to both internal and external outreach and communications strategies.
Responsibilities:
- Assess and evaluate the client's communications needsand recommend, developand implementcommunications programs and tasks that advance the mission of the office
- Assist with creating and delivering news and other information to both internal and external customers and entities including:
- Widely distributed emails
- Official announcements
- Memorandums
- Press releases
- Official written documentation as neededdesigned to inform members of the Office of Intelligence and Counterintelligence,and other outside organizations
- Ensure that all written documentation prepared for signature or requiring concurrence or approval bysenior management conforms to established procedures and regulations, grammar, format, correctness, and classification guidelines
- Plan, organize and accomplish a variety of work tasks to meet priorities, goals, and objectives
- Maintains appropriate files, reports and records as required
Qualifications:
- Thorough knowledge of communications and marketing best practices, including communications policy, branding initiatives, evaluation techniques, and marketing/communications programs directed to multiple constituencies;
- Proven ability to analyze a variety of complex issues and subjects related to internal and external communications issues that cut across multiple departments, offices, bureaus, etc.
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategic internal and external communications plans that advance organizational mission and goals
- Mastery of editorial and publishing techniques including:
- Working knowledge of typography, layout, and design theory and requirements to format publications, and integrate text and graphics
- Working knowledge of word processing, graphics, and desktop publishing computer technology for publication layout and to integrate text and graphics
- Comprehensive computer literacy in the use of various word processing and other types of software (spreadsheets, databases, graphics, etc.) to process and produce a wide range of documents
- Excellent oral and written communications skills, proven experience in writing and editing documents, excellent grammar, and strong skills in report writing.
- A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college in such fields as English, journalism, history/social sciences, marketing, communications, or media design. A Master’s Degree is preferred.
- The selection of an individual for this position may be conditioned upon his or her successful completion of a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination.
- Must have an active TSclearance.
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Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing -
Industries
Business Consulting and Services
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