Senior Communication Specialist

Senior Communication Specialist

Location:
Dahlgren,VA

Salary: $95,000/year

Responsibilities:

• Task, lead, and collaborate with others to create original concepts that result in effective and compelling internal and external communication
• Write clear, concise, grammatically correct copy that is consistent with approved brand, voice and style
• Provide editorial expertise in producing catalogs, electronic newsletters and magazine-type publications
• Provide photography in support of articles and social media
• a clear understanding of social media support to include developing posts and understanding the impact of posts via a data drive evaluation
• Manage administrative requirements and requests for information
• Proactively create action plans to target the correct audience and use sound editorial judgment to determine where communication gaps exist and how to close them
• Perform final document quality assurance and quality control reviews on communication products prior to distribution to the public (e.g., press releases, informational brochures, briefings)
• Consult relevant information sources to obtain and verify background information
• Develop outlines and drafts that meet client requirements and regulations
• Edit copy to comply with in-house and AP style guides
• Perform other duties as required
• Local travel may be required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, public affairs, or related degree OR a minimum six (6) years of related experience in editing documents working in a military/engineering/technical/research, development, or testing environment
• US Citizen with Active Secret Clearance
• Proven ability to support communication programs and products, media relations programs, community relations, special events, and photography support
• Experience in research, conducting interviews, writing, editing, and obtaining release/approval for articles, feature stories, news releases, and statements, including electronic, web based, and hard copy material
• Proficient in Newport Enterprise Realtime Development Server (NERDS) digital signage, Adobe Creative Cloud Production Premium, Microsoft Office Professional, AVS Video Converter, and screen capture software.
• Knowledge of Section 508 compliance standards and how to create products that adhere to these standards
• Thorough knowledge of AP Style
• Exceptional writer and copy editor
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and self-motivation
• Ability to function in a face-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Ability to understand highly technical material to disseminate to a wider audience