Public Affairs Specialist

Amentum

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are launching people to the Moon and Mars. If you want to be part of this amazing mission and enjoy working in a great team environment, we would love to have you as part of our team that is making history, today. It takes big ideas and determination to take NASA's vision and make it reality. That's what we do every day. The COMET contract provides overall management and implementation of ground systems capabilities, flight hardware processing, and launch operations at NASA's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida. These tasks will support the International Space Station, Ground Systems Development and Operations, and the Space Launch System, Orion Multi-Purpose Crew Vehicle, and Launch Services programs. Amentum at NASA's Kennedy Space Center is seeking a Communications Specialist and Public Affairs person to support the execution of the contract's ongoing and evolving Public Affairs and Communications efforts in addition to assisting as a media relations coordinator. Candidates must be dependable and be able to work independently with strong writing, organizational, problem solving, and interpersonal skills. The candidate will be accountable for coordinating with multiple NASA centers to support media activities, including media tours, interviews, panel presentations, and speeches. In addition, the candidate will support ongoing efforts to establish, reinforce and maintain the company's image as a vital contributor to the success of current and future space endeavors. Assist with all efforts surrounding publicity, consumer awareness, corporate and communication campaigns, including the development of outreach products such as social media content, messaging campaigns, corporate presentations, and marketing collateral. Also includes support for external events such as conferences and symposia. Assist with the overall internal communications strategy that informs and engages employees and is aligned with the company's external communication strategy. This includes support for recruitment efforts, as well as employee recognition efforts, internal communications, and employee newsletter. May help with developing PowerPoint presentations and video/audio footage.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Minimum 3+ years of relevant experience in media relations and communications
Strong writing and editing skills; AP Style Guide knowledge
Ability to work independently and multi-task in a dynamic fast-paced environment
Ability to assist with projects from concept to production
Some after hours and weekend work is required on occasion to support launch activities and special events
Must have a valid U.S. Driver's License.
Must be able to accurately communicate ideas in writing and verbal communication.
Must be able to travel to support position requirements. This may include travel to and from customer location, which may involve airline travel.
Must comply with all “drug free workplace” requirements as mandated by directives issued by the appropriate federal contracting officer and the company, which requires drug testing for use of illegal drugs by employees in sensitive positions.
Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a manner that fosters good relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.

Nice To Haves

Aerospace industry experience with sufficient knowledge of the space program preferred
Photography/videography skills are preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinating with multiple NASA centers to support media activities, including media tours, interviews, panel presentations, and speeches.
Supporting ongoing efforts to establish, reinforce and maintain the company's image as a vital contributor to the success of current and future space endeavors.
Assisting with all efforts surrounding publicity, consumer awareness, corporate and communication campaigns, including the development of outreach products such as social media content, messaging campaigns, corporate presentations, and marketing collateral.
Supporting external events such as conferences and symposia.
Assisting with the overall internal communications strategy that informs and engages employees and is aligned with the company's external communication strategy.
Supporting recruitment efforts, as well as employee recognition efforts, internal communications, and employee newsletter.
Developing PowerPoint presentations and video/audio footage.