Strategic Communications Specialist

Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
MD 2 - Aberdeen Proving Ground - Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
4 Year Degree

Job Shift
Day

Job Category
Media - Journalism - Newspaper

Job Information

PROGRAM SUMMARY:

• The contractor shall provide writing services to directly support the CECOM SEC HQs, and other CECOM/SEC leaders. Writing services include but are not limited to speech preparation/speaking engagements, public affairs communications, social media content, strategic communications, newsletters, scripting projects, command messaging, executive presentations, articles, internal/external website content, communications to Academia and other Government agencies, and messaging to the workforce.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• A natural collaborator who understands the Army, AMC, CECOM, and SEC's mission, vision, challenges, initiatives, and has the ability to easily translate these topics into written materials within hours. Will collaborate and take initiative to work with individuals across organizations to support all ad-hoc writing needs; the individual should be flexible with workload and have the ability to prioritize and produce written materials on fast-paced/same-day timelines. Will have the ability to weave various elements of a presentation together in a comprehensive and logical manner, to describe complex material and information in detail, and to write in a conversational tone. The speech writer shall be proficient in Associated Press (AP) Style Guide, and capable of producing work in a "story-telling" tone.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:

• Seven (7) years of relevant work experience, working with or for military experience preferred.
• Develops and writes speeches, briefings, social media content, newsletters, public affairs communications, articles, internal/external website content, and workforce messages.
• Translates the ideas, objectives, corporate position, and management philosophy into messaging that relates to the topic, speaker, and intended audience.
• Composes and/or reviews editorials, press releases, or articles representing the organization.
• Assists senior leadership with speech delivery preparations.
• Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project.
• Works both independently and collaborative in nature.
• Self-motivated to prioritize and manage workload to meet critical project deadlines.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal skills, has experience working with senior leadership, and the ability to develop productive working relationships.

CLEARANCE LEVEL:

• Active Secret Security Clearance

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field (English, communications, journalism, public relations/affairs, marketing strategy)

Other Information

BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental, Vision, 401K Matching, AD&D Insurance

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