COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST SR.
Vistant - Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD![Vistant](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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Overview
Sr. Communications Specialist (SCS) will support the CECOM C51SR Commanding General, Deputy to the Commanding General, and other CECOM senior leaders for speaking and key leader engagements, scripting projects, public relations messages, political messaging, executive presentations, professional journal articles, and messaging the workforce.
The Sr. Communications Specialists shall be fluent and/or current on the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of the Army (DA), and CECOM topics; able to weave various elements of a presentation together in a comprehensive and logical manner, able to describe complex material and information in detail and able to write in a conversational tone. The Sr. Communications Specialists shall be proficient in Associated Press (AP) Style Guide, and capable of producing work in a "storytelling" tone.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Develops and writes speeches, engagement read ahead briefings, and other communications.
- Translates the ideas, objectives, corporate position, and management philosophy into messaging that relates to the topic, speaker, and intended audience.
- Compose and/or review editorials, press releases, or articles representing CECOM management.
- Assists CECOM executives with speech delivery preparations.
- Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project.
- Works both independently and collaboratively in nature.
The Proof Project Manager
- Manages editorial and production processes for APG's installation magazine, The Proof.
- Is responsible for managing editorial team processes and for setting and following up on deadlines. Oversees final copy-editing of articles. Reorganizes text, graphics, and general layouts to meet format requirements.
- Coordinates publication activities with the printers, contractors, vendors, management, staff, and program personnel. Determines and justifies program requirements (i.e., equipment, budgetary, administrative) and takes action to ensure these are met.
- Proofs final copy to ensure the end product is acceptable prior to print.
- Conducts outreach and marketing. This includes but is not limited to engagement with current and potential installation contributors on APG. This also includes collaboration and marketing efforts with the social media manager across major social media platforms for the purpose of The Proof promotion.
Community Relations Specialist
- Researches, plans, and executes the community relations events and activities for the organization. Develops a concept of the event, de-conflicts calendars, organizes internal process reviews (IPRs), tracks taskers, coordinates logistical support such as vehicle displays, volunteers, security, translation, transportation, parking, catering, audio visual and photography support, and publishes an after-action review.
- Develops checklists and Standard Operating Procedures and standardize requirements for recurring community relations events held in conjunction with various holiday events and other events.
- Prepares media products to support the Community Relations team's initiatives and to publicize/recap community relations events and activities.
- Prepares memorandums, letters of invitation, and other correspondence relative to the planning or promotion of community engagements.
Communications/Executive Services Specialist
- Identify the need for executive communications, determine the appropriate form and messaging for such efforts, and develop specific briefings, speeches, talking points, and other communications products.
- Develops speeches and other communications products in final forms, assuring consistency with the speaker's personally preferred formats.
Writes and develops executive-level communication products such as ghost notes, community updates, emergency messaging, and products in support of leadership engagements.
Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, 6+ years exp. (English, Communications, Journalism; liberal studies degree with a concentration in writing or marketing); additional years of work experience can be substituted
- 2 years in project event planning
Education
- Possess a bachelor's degree English, Communications, Journalism, liberal studies degree with a concentration in writing or marketing
Required Skills
- Strong interpersonal relationship and customer service skills.
- Organized with exceptional attention to detail, transaction accuracy and a sense of urgency.
- Strong sense of urgency, working within deadlines and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Ability to work in a professional manner with individuals throughout all levels of the organization.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced and changing growth environment.
- Unwavering professional integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive company/employee information.
Security Clearance Requirements
- None
Place of Performance
Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG). Telework is at the government's discretion.
salary range: $90k-$105k
Travel Requirements
N/A
Applicants selected may be subject to a background investigation and must meet suitability requirements for eligibility. This position participates in E-Verify
In order to ensure the health and safety of our employees and families, all employees are required to receive vaccinations as determined by the President's Executive Order No. 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, issued on September 9, 2021 and the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance for Federal Contractors and Subcontractors, which require COVID-19 vaccinations for all employees regardless of work location unless a medical or religious accommodation is granted. All newly hired employees to be fully vaccinated (meaning two weeks after the employee receives the Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine or the second dose of the Pfizer/Moderna vaccines) or have an approved medical or religious accommodation by December 8, 2021, or by their start date if it is after December 8th, 2021.
equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status.
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