Communications Specialist

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.

22h•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Communications Specialist is responsible for assisting with writing and communication projects that support a cohesive federal communication strategy which includes workforce communications for civilians and military and external public affairs opportunities. Plans and implements communication strategies. Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays. As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property.
Must possess appropriate level of certifications for this position as required by the contract.
Bachelor of Arts degree or Bachelor of Science degree or related field of study and ten (10) years of experience working in digital content management.

Nice To Haves

CDC / health / science experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with a diverse and expansive team and contributing experts to conceptualize and execute copy for internal and external collateral, promotional, motivational, and other messaging for digital and print materials.
Lead creative direction and serve as senior consultant, editor, and sounding board for all high-level speeches, scripts, op-eds, talking points, and storytelling products.
Responsible for copy created spanning across verbal communications to internal and external target audiences, including web and newsletter content, social media content, web content, blogs and op-eds, presentations, speeches, scripts, talking points, executive summaries and other similar materials.
Proven record of embracing compelling storytelling and a plain-language style for materials aimed at non-subject-matter-expert audiences such as the general public, stakeholders and partners, policy creators, and others.
Responsible for updating web pages and other digital platforms, writing and editing newsletters, and writing and editing other materials as assigned.
Ensure 508 compliance and comply with e-clearance practices and certification.
Responsible for ensuring written compliance with federal standards.
Possess a proven ability to work on all the above tasks at a rapid pace with minimal supervision.
Provide editorial oversight and support for all major internal and external communications materials to ensure high-quality, strategically aligned messaging.
Possess high comfort in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to collaborate with designers, subject matter experts (SMEs), team leadership, administrators, executives, and others during the conceptualization, editing, and final production of approved materials.
Plan daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description and supervisor’s instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.