Communications Coordinator

Leidos • Washington DC, DC

1d • $52,000 - $94,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Defense Sector at Leidos is seeking a Communications Coordinator to join a high-performing communications team to help drive social engagement and strategy across internal and external audiences for a subcomponent of the Department of Health and Human Services. The ideal candidate will have experience developing cross-platform communications packages, including press releases, web content, social media, and video content to inform and engage the public on scientific topics. As a member of a highly collaborative communications team, the Communications Coordinator will work closely with the Strategic Communications Manager, internal customers, production colleagues, and subject matter experts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with 1+ years of experience.
• US citizen with the ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• 2+ years of experience in external communications, social media, and digital engagement.
• Proven experience managing social media campaigns on channels such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
• Experience with creating web content.
• Ability to analyze and draw insights from social media metrics and have a deep understanding of social algorithms to optimize the channels.
• Proficient in social media management software such as Hootsuite or similar.
• Collaborative working style.

Nice To Haves

• Scientific, biomedical, or public health knowledge strongly preferred.
• Excellent writing, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Success with being a team player.
• Self-starter, with ability to manage tasks and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• While this job is fully remote, occasional travel to government office in Washington, DC may be required.
• Slight preference for candidates in the greater DC metro area who could visit the customer site more often.

Responsibilities

• Develop and clear communications packages
• Develop content for distribution on social media platform
• Monitor social media channels for sensitive issues
• Maintain the social media calendar
• Develop new and revised web content in collaboration with internal customers and subject matter experts
• Manage clearance processes for the communications team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees