Strategic Communicator Job at Gridiron IT, Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA

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  • Gridiron IT
  • Chantilly, Loudoun County, VA

Job Description

Strategic Communicator

Location : Chantilly, VA

Work Type: Onsite

Remote Work: No

Job Description

Gridiron IT is seeking a Strategic Communicator. You will be involved in Public Affairs and strategic communication responsibilities, demonstrating proactive, innovative, effective, balanced, integrated, and efficient team, with the necessary skills and appropriate clearances. The candidate will support the Design team in the development and implementation of NRO enterprise-level and Directorate and/or Office-level communications strategies, plans and products consistent with guidance and direction provided by Public Affairs as the mission owner for NRO strategic communications.

Responsibilities

  • Internal communication services that enable information sharing across the workforce, resulting in a positive working environment, increased employee engagement, and collaboration and discussion.
  • Drafting and assisting with the implementation of internal communication plans for programs and initiatives; drafting emails and memos announcing news and initiatives; creating printed and digital materials, such as employee handbooks or flyers; facilitating group brainstorming sessions and training sessions among employees; assisting in the management of and content creation for internal blogs, newsletters, websites or other publications; drafting speeches, talking points and key messages for senior leaders; facilitating internal communication working groups with counterparts across the organization to ensure consistent messaging for the NRO.
  • External communication services that help build national awareness, understanding, and relevance of the NRO.
  • Drafting integrated communication plans for announcing major initiatives or activities; creating earned media strategies for both public and trade media, including long-lead, newspapers, journals, or trade press, web media, and/or other that are relevant for specific NRO goals and objectives; drafting speeches, talking points and key messages for senior leaders; crafting new media content and strategies for NRO’s social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube), podcasts, blogs, etc.; preparing media materials (e.g., press kits, background materials, press releases, speeches, scripts, talking points, testimony, correspondence, news stories, and presentations); scheduling broadcast and/or print interviews; developing media training materials; providing transcription services; providing event and exhibit strategies and support.
  • Qualifications Bachelor of Arts Degree in communication, journalism or related field
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in communication, journalism or related field
  • OR Master of Arts Degree in communication, journalism or a related field
  • 6+ years of relevant experience in communication, journalism or related field

  • These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: Relevant experience on IC or U.S. Government contracts
  • Ability to manage multiple customer projects and requirements in a diverse and dynamic environment with short-notice taskings under high pressure situations
  • Possess highly developed interpersonal, analytical and communication (written and verbal) skills
  • Experience in: Fundamentals of public affairs, including planning, execution and assessment of all key functional areas including media relations, internal communication, external outreach, visual communication, executive communication/speechwriting, social media, market research, assessment and evaluation.
  • Developing communication plans and associated content, including news stories, social media posts, marketing materials, and multimedia products.
  • Drafting, reviewing and preparing speeches, talking points, scripts and messages from senior leadership personnel for both large external audiences as well as internal workforce communications.
  • Creating external outreach plans, managing large scale events, and developing new partnerships.
  • Providing advice and counsel to senior officials.
  • Evaluating analytics - including web, social media, and press - and recommending adjustments and actions based on analytics.

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

TS/SCI & CI POLYGRAPH REQUIRED FOR THIS ROLE

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range $150,000 - $170,000/YR (Compensation is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work experience, skills, education, certifications, seniority, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.)

Benefits: Gridiron offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), disability & ADD insurance, life and pet insurance to eligible employees. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 30 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Gridiron’s benefits programs.

Gridiron IT Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Gridiron IT is a Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in the Washington, D.C. area that supports our clients' missions throughout the United States. Gridiron IT specializes in providing comprehensive IT services tailored to meet the needs of federal agencies. Our capabilities include IT Infrastructure & Cloud Services, Cyber Security, Software Integration & Development, Data Solution & AI, and Enterprise Applications. These capabilities are backed by Gridiron IT's experienced workforce and our commitment to ensuring we meet and exceed our clients' expectations.

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Work experience placement, Remote job,

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