Communication Strategist IV

PCI Productions LLC•District of Columbia, DC, DC

9d•$150,000 - $155,000•Onsite

About The Position

As an affiliate of the PCI Federal, PCI Productions LLC has a passion for our team members and their personal mission for success. We offer excellent insurance, leave and developmental benefits along with some flexibility for remote work opportunities. Come join our organization and be part of an exciting team supporting our Federal, DoD and Private Sector customers! PCI Productions is searching for a Communications Strategist IV to serve the Office of Communication at NASA Headquarters in Washington D.C. The successful candidate will serve as a Communication Integrator for Headquarters special projects and outreach. This position is in-person, five days per week and some travel is required. The ideal candidate should have experience working independently within a complex organization. A major component of the position is to manage a new twice per month public facing speaker series. The series will be produced and managed, with collaboration from within the agency and also with industry and the local community. The successful candidate will work communication plans, internal communication and external communication, producing error-free written communication suitable for various platforms with relentless adherence to Agency messaging. The Communication Strategist IV is also responsible for the planning and executing of communications products as needed, as well as briefing C-suite or A-suite stakeholders as required. The speaker series appearances will need calendar management, subject matter expert management and careful screening of communication topics with other orgs and programs for message alignment. Relationships within the agency and with the agency’s external partners and the community is also essential. This position requires executive appearance, extreme responsiveness, methodical attention to detail, creativity, strategic thinking and the ability to work with a variety of personalities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in journalism, writing, English, or related field
At least 10 years of relevant experience.
Must be comfortable with tight and dynamic deadlines with changing priorities.
Some travel required.
Experience planning and executing events, generating public interest for a new program, managing social content, multimedia projects, outreach events and following approval protocols in a matrixed organization with various stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Superior project management and writing skills
Experience with managing a speaker series desired
Experience working in dynamic environment with quick reprioritization required
Must work well independently
NASA experience preferred
Discretion with sensitive information
Work with MS Office, Teams, SharePoint

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee the development of communications products and efforts for a twice per week public facing speaker series
Manage multiple and complex projects simultaneously under stringent time frames and changing priorities/conditions.
Identify and develop strategies, tactics, products, and messaging for small and large activities.
Work collaboratively across the entire organization, other federal agencies, international partners, and private sector organizations
Develop news releases, talking points, key messages, social media posts, responses to questions, and communications plans.
Plan and conduct media and public events.