Position title: Strategic Communications Specialist IV (Historian)
Location: Arlington, Virginia
Clearance required: SECRET
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Strategic Communication & Content Creation: Develop communication plans and create a wide range of written content, including speeches, feature articles, presentations, press releases, and internal/external communications.
- Digital & Multimedia Management: Manage content for public/internal websites and social media platforms. Produce, edit, and manage all multimedia products, including video, photography, and graphic design. Track and report on web/social media analytics to refine strategy.
- Event & Exhibit Management: Provide full lifecycle management for ~ 40 annual national/international exhibits and events, including strategic planning, logistics, budget management, and the preparation of all required approval packages and reports.
- Administrative & Historical Support: Provide general administrative, media relations, and outreach support. Conduct archival research and provide transcription services to create historical products.
- A bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or related field from a fully accredited institution and at least fifteen (15) years of experience in program management and strategic communications (communicator or writer) or social media management in support of various unique, specialized organizational goals.
- The requirement for a bachelor's degree may be waived if the proposed Strategic Communications Specialist IV has at least twenty (20) years of experience in program management and strategic communications (communicator or writer) or social media management in support of various unique, specialized organizational goals.
- A two (2) page writing sample of a previously published professional publication or article, which shall be attached to resume.
- Experience with supporting information campaigns on social media platforms including Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Flickr.
- Must be thoroughly familiar and proficient in the use of commercial software packages such as Adobe InDesign Suite and Microsoft Office products.
- Must be proficient in the use of Site Corp and Web Management software.
- Must have excellent professional writing skills and verbal communications skills.
- Demonstrate competence representing organizations of departmental, national and international interests via multimedia and face-to-face venues, such as print, broadcast and exhibit formats.
- A working level knowledge of video streaming.
- Ability to convey meaningful messages related to the organizational mission of scientific research, technology discovery and invention that leads to transition of the acquisition community.
- Ability to effectively write, edit and publish newsletters and other publications.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or related field and at least 15 years' experience in program management and strategic communications (degree may be waived for 20 years' experience)
- Two-page writing sample of a previously published professional publication or article attached to resume
- Experience supporting information campaigns on social media platforms including Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Flickr
- Proficiency with Adobe InDesign Suite and Microsoft Office products
- Proficiency in Site Corp and Web Management software
- Experience producing, editing, and managing multimedia products (video, photography, graphic design) and working knowledge of video streaming
- Experience with event and exhibit full lifecycle management, including logistics and budget management for national/international events
- Excellent professional writing and verbal communication skills; ability to write, edit, and publish newsletters and other publications
- Ability to conduct archival research and provide transcription services to create historical products
- Demonstrated competence representing organizations in multimedia and face-to-face venues (print, broadcast, exhibits)
- Ability to convey messages related to scientific research, technology discovery, and acquisition community transition
What We Do
We are a provider of Information Technology (IT) professional services, software solutions and professional development training. Our core competencies evolved from leveraging IT enablers for knowledge management with an emphasis on Web Based Knowledge Portals and Portal Services, Server/System Services, SharePoint Development and System Administration and SQL Server Services. Our capabilities have expanded to include software development, technical training support and field support services. Our Mission Combine technical expertise, innovative approaches, and operational experience to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. Our Vision A corporate family driven to lead globally with innovative vision, flawless execution, continuous adaptability and a profound appreciation for the missions we serve. Guiding Principles Satisfy the customer – “Exceed expectations” Set the Example – “Be out front” Be Responsive – “Timing is everything” Persevere – “Find a way” Please also visit PTP Talent Acquisition on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/ptptalentacquisition
