Assistant Communications Strategist

CNA•Arlington, VA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves supporting the Office of Communications in various communication activities. The Assistant Communications Strategist will work with web developers and creative staff to maintain and update the external CNA website, including uploading, writing, and editing content. They will also produce CNA's internal newsletter, manage the organization's intranet presence, and collaborate on social media content. Additionally, the position will assist with media relations, including developing strategies, writing press releases, engaging journalists, and responding to media requests. Monitoring online media, compiling reports, and providing support for outreach events are also key responsibilities. The role requires measuring the effectiveness of communication activities through various metrics and supporting team administrative duties.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.
Minimum 1 year of experience in corporate communications, journalism, public relations, or related function.
Excellent written and oral communications skills.
Strong writer and editor with firm grasp of AP and/or Chicago style.
Ability to independently write high-quality articles with little or no oversight.
Knowledge of web content architecture and applications.
Demonstrated ability in content management of external and internal websites.
Experience in compiling communications metrics.
Knowledge in using native platforms and software to collect analytics.
Ability to support event management, including developing custom invite lists, managing event invitation and registration process, and coordinating hard copy and digital promotion materials.
Demonstrated technical competence in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
Knowledge in compiling and distributing communications products such as media reports, journalist lists, newsletters, and other materials.
Strong organization and project management skills to effectively track a high volume of information and tasks.
Ability to apply analytical and critical thinking skills to solve problems and assess a variety of situations to proactively provide recommendations for best courses of action.
Familiarity with cutting-edge and emerging communication trends and tools.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in government communications or public affairs a plus.
Experience using other communications software tools such as Contact Monkey, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Critical Mention, Sprout Social, ServiceNow, Google Analytics, HubSpot, Canva, Constant Contact and Adobe Creative Suite a plus.

Responsibilities

Monitor, maintain, and update the external CNA website, including uploading, writing, and editing content.
Produce CNA’s internal newsletter, planning content, compiling and editing submissions, and writing original articles.
Coordinate the Office of Communications’ presence on the organization’s intranet.
Develop and post social media content with colleagues.
Assist with media relations and media outreach efforts, including developing proactive media strategies, writing and editing news releases, engaging journalists, conducting media training, and responding to media requests.
Monitor online media outlets for CNA news and compile into reports.
Provide ad hoc support to supervisor with outreach events, from invite list development to event-day support.
Measure effectiveness of communication activities, including website, email, and social media metrics.
Support team administrative duties such as monitoring shared email inboxes, responding to queries, setting up meetings, and compiling weekly activity reports.
Perform other duties as assigned.