Public Affairs Specialist

Tamayo Federal Solutions LLC•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

At Tamayo Federal Solutions (TFS), we believe great missions are accomplished by great people—not just the most experienced, but those with the right mindset, integrity, and drive to grow. As an SBA-certified 8(a), Woman-Owned Small Business, TFS delivers high-impact, mission-focused solutions for federal customers nationwide. We are growing quickly and seeking motivated professionals who are ready to grow with us. Our Identity Verification Process: As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes. Aligned to TFS Values: · People First · Integrity Always · Accountability in Action · Mission-Focused Leadership · Continuous Improvement

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in communication, political science, or English
Excellent communication, both written and verbal.
Knowledge of writing, editing and communicating principles, practices and techniques for both print and electronic media.
Two (2) years of experience in conceiving, developing, researching, writing and editing a wide range of publications and materials, including technical magazines and newsletters, demonstrating knowledge in Associated Press (AP) and U.S. Navy styles, as well as communication principles and techniques related to Navy public affairs.
Knowledge of the methods of professional photography and other types of digital imaging.
Knowledge of shipbuilding industry.
Experience in developing new written and electronic information to include public affairs communication plans, news releases, speeches, scripts, feature stories, fact sheets, brochures, invitations, tickets, programs, flyers, and booklets that increase communication with the agency's audiences.
Experience producing and editing Podcast material.
Experience making on-the-spot presentations to audiences with opposing points of view or erroneous understanding of agency positions.
Experience with disseminating written informational materials through a variety of media (i.e., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Digital Signage).
Experience with establishing and enhancing intercommunication between management and its audiences.
Experience in the production of high-resolution still and video images that are constructed of a wide variety of materials, sometimes oversized, and generally difficult to photograph, scan, or film.
Experience in operating photographic and digital imaging equipment to create accurate and professional color proofs and presentation prints.
Experience in creation of documents in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Publisher.
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite programs such as InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, and Premiere.
Be familiar with the most recent editions of the Associated Press Stylebook and the U.S. Navy Style Guide.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Executive Staff, Commanding Officer (CO), Executive Officer (XO), and Executive Director (ED), Department Heads, Public Affairs Division Head and command personnel to maintain a robust Public Affairs program.
Provide support in conceptualizing, planning, administering and evaluating the program's "voice" to the industry and the public.
Provide professional photography, video, and audio services for command events then develop, write, edit and submit articles for publication in regional Navy newspaper, MARMC Monthly newsletter, CNRMC, NAVSEA and Navy news websites.
Create, develop, and provide invitations, tickets, flyers, booklets, programs and pamphlets for special events.
Participates in crisis communications for the command by supplying pertinent information to civilian Public Affairs for dissemination to media.
Required to serve as member(s) of the MARMC Fire Response Team (FRT). Serve as a Public Affairs representative in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Provide support at the site of an incident to assist with the control of media and support at the site of an incident to assist with the control of media and provide timely facts of the incident as well as provide digital photographs.
Serve as a customer service advocate.
Update and maintain the command web calendar with all command events.
Maintain the scrolling banner in CEP-200.
Update the command's information/weather advisory line weekly or as needed to inform the command of base closures or delays due to inclement weather.
Establish storyboard, professional photographs, and conduct interviews for products.
Set up event sites and audio equipment for award ceremonies, changes of command, or other large events.
Create, upload and maintain slide presentations on the MARMC website.
Update and maintain Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and all Digital Signage. Create how-to learning and advertising trifolds.
Respond timely and appropriately to requests for information concerning agency programs and services.