Associate Director for Messaging - EOM Office of Communications

Mayor's Office of Talent and Appointments (MOTA) • Washington, DC

13d • $85,791 - $85,791 • Onsite

About The Position

The Bowser Administration seeks an energetic and qualified candidate to serve as Associate Director for Messaging in the Executive Office of the Mayor (EOM) Office of Communications. The office operates as a resource to all government agencies, officials, and the media in facilitating the widest possible dissemination of information to the public. The Associate Director will work with the Messaging Director to ensure seamless strategic and effective communications. The position will assist in developing copy for the Executive Office of the Mayor communications. This role is an excellent fit for someone who enjoys writing, is interested in District government, and has long-term career goals of becoming a speechwriter, public information officer, or other senior-level communications position.

Requirements

• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Experience drafting, writing, and editing press releases, media advisories, statements, scripts, talking points, and remarks.
• Superior ability to manage multiple priorities and fast-paced work.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong research skills and the ability to take in large amounts of new information, distill critical facts, and write clearly and concisely about unfamiliar topics.
• Must be a District resident or establish residency within 180 days of hire.
• Must remain a District resident for the duration of the appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Interested in District government.
• Long-term career goals of becoming a speechwriter, public information officer, or other senior-level communications position.

Responsibilities

• Writes and edits materials, including press releases, media advisories, statements, and remarks, that keep the public and the press informed about District services and program.
• Works with the Communications Director and the Director of Messaging to advise District agencies on messaging and communications tactics.
• Supports the operations of the entire communications team, especially with drafting and reviewing content for social media and compiling and analyzing press coverage.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed