Communications Specialist, Strategix Management, Washington, DC
Strategix Management -
Washington, DC,
US
Communications Specialist
Date Posted: 2024-05-13
Job description
The Communications Specialist will provide strong writing, editing, and management skills to support a federal government client in Washington, DC and Northern Virginia. This position is primarily remote; however, we are seeking a candidate local to the Washington DC area who is available to provide occasional on-site support throughout the year. While team collaboration is very necessary, the candidate must also be a self-starter, and be able to independently manage tasks while maintaining open communication with team members and the client.Responsibilities include but are not limited to:* Develop a deep understanding of the issues relevant to clients.* Develop and implement strategic communications plans.* Support social and traditional media outreach, including strategy, content development, and tracking.* Organize, implement, and monitor social media campaigns.* Develop and execute content calendars for social media.* Participate in issue-specific research, writing, and strategy development for various communications.* Develop, draft, and edit communications for distribution to clients and other external audiences.* Develop digital copy (e.g. press releases, e-mails, media advisories, social media content).* Coordinate with designers, writers, digital strategists, and quality assurance staff to develop creative digital assets.* Manage preparation of calls and meeting agendas and facilitate internal follow up for deliverables.* Manage client relationships and day-to-day client needs.* Collaborate with other team members to address client challenges.* Execute other relevant duties as warranted.Qualifications* Must live in the Washington DC area to provide localized support as needed.* Bachelor's degree in communications, Political Science, or related field.* 5+ years of experience in strategic communications, stakeholder engagement and coordination, and project management.* Experience in managing relationships with a federal client.* Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines, focusing on detail and precision in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.* Creative, strategic thinker who is comfortable reading technical language.* Excellent verbal and writing skills.* Exceptional editing skills to ensure deliverables submitted to the client for final approval are error-free.* Demonstrated attention to detail.* Knowledge of social media tools, trends, and applications (X, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc...).* Experience/interest in working with scientific agencies.* Strong QA/QC skills to ensure correspondence compliance according to the appropriate federal government style guide.* Strong Microsoft Office 365 skills.* Goal-oriented team player focused on adding value, deepening knowledge, and increasing efficiencies.Why Our work Matters:Strategix Management LLC (Strategix) is a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Certified 8(a) and Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) management consulting firm with offices in Washington, DC. We focus on providing federal government agencies and other clients with innovative solutions to modernize how they do business and serve their constituents. Strategix has experienced exceptional growth across all practice areas by applying our team's collective management consulting experience and by providing breakthrough solutions with superior client service. We are seeking talented professionals who are focused on innovation, servant-leadership, and real-world change to support and continue our rapid growth.Our firm has partnered with some of the most influential commercial organizations and government agencies to provide mission critical and high priority solutions to the most challenging national and global issues. At Strategix, we listen to understand our customers' needs and deliver real solutions to imagine, safeguard and develop a more connected and healthier world.Strategix Management LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.Company Sponsored Benefits:As a full-time employee, you will be eligible for Strategix's compensation package including health benefits from UMR. Additional benefits include:401(k) with Immediate Company MatchMin of 2 weeks of Vacation Days per calendar year56 Hours of Sick Leave11 Paid Federal HolidaysLife and Disability InsuranceFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Health Savings Accounts (HSA)Critical Illness InsuranceAccident InsuranceMerit increase-eligible (performance based)