Strategic Communicator

Strategic Communicator

Job Category: Communications

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

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The Opportunity:

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.

You will also support the Design team in the development and implementation of NRO/Aerospace Data Facility-Colorado (ADF-C) communications strategies, plans, and products consistent with guidance and direction provided by Public Affairs as the mission owner for NRO strategic communications.

Responsibilities:

• You will create internal communication services that enable information sharing across the workforce, resulting in a positive working environment, increased employee engagement, and collaboration and discussion.

• You will be responsible for 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.

• You will create external communication services that help build local and national awareness, understanding, and relevance of the NRO.

• You will also draft 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:

Required: 

• TS/SCI Poly Required

• Bachelor of Arts Degree in communication, journalism, or related field plus minimum 8 years of relevant experience in communication, journalism, or related field OR Master of Arts Degree in communication, journalism, or a related field plus 6 years of relevant experience in communication, journalism, or related field

Desired:

• 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 

• Possesses highly developed interpersonal, analytical, and communication (written and verbal) skills 

•  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 and 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.

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