Communications Manager

Govini•Arlington, VA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Govini’s Marketing team is responsible for increasing awareness of Govini in the market and helping our go-to-market organization grow our business. Following our achievement of unicorn status last year, we are seeking a Communications Manager to join our team in Arlington, VA. This role is designed for a high-output communicator who can translate complex topics into clear, impactful narratives across various formats and depths for multiple audiences. As a Manager of Communications, you'll support the development and execution of content and media relations plans that align with Govini's rapid pace of innovation. In this role, you will contribute to the day-to-day execution of our communications strategy and the overall project workflow. You'll collaborate with the marketing team to shape Govini's voice across media channels and create engaging short-form content that drives conversation among key audiences. The ideal candidate is a versatile writer with an integrated channel mindset, capable of breaking down long-form content into punchy, platform-specific messages. You should be a modern communicator who is confident using LLMs to accelerate work product while applying the necessary strategic guidance, editorial context, and refinement to ensure excellence. You will play a pivotal role in managing our agency partners, shaping stories, and ensuring Govini’s voice remains consistent and compelling across social channels and industry stages. This role reports directly to the SVP of Communications and will be based in our Arlington, VA office, with up to 20% travel required.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required
5+ years of experience managing social media channels for high-growth, entrepreneurial B2B or B2G technology companies
Proven track record of growing engagement and audience size through consistent, strategic content creation
Ability to execute both tactical and strategic, as well as analytical and creative work
Demonstrated ability to create high-volume content while maintaining quality and strategic alignment
Experience translating complex technical or industry-specific concepts into engaging digital content
Impeccable copywriting skills
Experience with enterprise social media management and analytics tools, and basic visual design skills for independently creating social media graphics
Exceptional time management skills to balance the planned content calendar with real-time opportunities
Ability to work collaboratively across teams while also serving as the owner of the social media function

Nice To Haves

Interest and/or understanding of the US National Security & Defense domain
Experience with basic video creation and editing for social media platforms
Familiarity with the defense industry media landscape
Experience with marketing automation platforms and CRM integration for lead generation and metrics tracking

Responsibilities

Content Creation & Strategy: Write and edit high-quality content across formats, including blogs, social media copy, and media materials
Narrative Deconstruction: Take complex, long-form content and "atomize" it into simpler formats and messages tailored for different audiences and channels.
Agency Management: Act as the primary point of contact for PR agency partners, providing media briefs and sourcing and shaping stories to support their pitching efforts.
Editorial Oversight: Manage a rigorous editorial calendar to ensure a steady, strategic flow of content.
Executive Visibility Support: Draft compelling speaker proposals to secure keynote and panel opportunities for Govini executives at major industry events.
Social Media Execution: Draft social content that adheres to channel best practices and drives audience engagement.
Media Relations Support: Prepare briefing materials for executives and support the development of talking points for media engagements.

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