Communication Specialist, Advisor

Peraton•Reston, VA

2d•$104,000 - $166,000•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton’s Marketing and Communications (MarCom) team is looking for an experienced communications advisor who can transform technical jargon into easy-to-understand messaging. We’re looking for a writer who can master multiple voices for individuals at all levels of our almost 20,000 employee-strong company. Interested? Here’s what you’ll do: Write executive level and technical feature and informational pieces. Craft short feature and informational stories for our company intranet. Edit copy according to style (AP and Peraton). Research and develop content on multiple company areas. Translate tech jargon to everyday, digestible language for both internal and external purposes. Create products including intranet stories, FAQs, PowerPoints, how-to items, and marketing collateral. Master Microsoft and Adobe applications. Work with the larger MarCom team to ensure alignment with internal and external messaging, which may include social media posts. Collaborate with the MarCom team on varied endeavors, which may include events, employee engagement, marketing materials, and graphic design. Take the initiative to recommend improved processes and solutions. Be a positive team player capable of participating in in-person or on-camera meetings and reporting to our Reston Town Center office when workload demands it.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in English, communications, or related field or a high school diploma and four years of publishing experience.
At least eight years of corporate communications experience.
12+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Exceptional writing ability (be prepared to share clips).
Proofreading/editing expertise and understanding of nuanced messaging.
Ability to accept constructive criticism.
Desire to learn and adhere to our style and brand.
Flexibility to learn new software.
Ability to work independently.
Strong organizational skills.
Be deadline oriented.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in English, communications, or related field.
Experience with graphic design/layout.
Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Canva, or other graphics tools.
Familiarity with SharePoint or other intranet tools.

Responsibilities

Write executive level and technical feature and informational pieces.
Craft short feature and informational stories for our company intranet.
Edit copy according to style (AP and Peraton).
Research and develop content on multiple company areas.
Translate tech jargon to everyday, digestible language for both internal and external purposes.
Create products including intranet stories, FAQs, PowerPoints, how-to items, and marketing collateral.
Master Microsoft and Adobe applications.
Work with the larger MarCom team to ensure alignment with internal and external messaging, which may include social media posts.
Collaborate with the MarCom team on varied endeavors, which may include events, employee engagement, marketing materials, and graphic design.
Take the initiative to recommend improved processes and solutions.
Be a positive team player capable of participating in in-person or on-camera meetings and reporting to our Reston Town Center office when workload demands it.