Public Affairs Specialist

Input Technology Solutions•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

Input Technology Solutions is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist to support communications, content development, event coverage, visual media production, and public messaging in a dynamic operational environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, political science, English, or a related field.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of writing, editing, and communication principles for both print and electronic media.
Minimum of 2 years of experience conceiving, researching, writing, and editing publications and materials, including technical magazines and newsletters, with knowledge of Associated Press and U.S. Navy styles.
Knowledge of professional photography and digital imaging methods.
Knowledge of the shipbuilding industry.
Experience creating communication plans, news releases, speeches, scripts, feature stories, fact sheets, brochures, invitations, programs, flyers, and booklets.
Experience producing and editing podcast content.
Experience delivering on-the-spot presentations to audiences with differing viewpoints or misunderstandings.
Experience disseminating information through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and digital signage.
Experience strengthening communication between leadership and stakeholder audiences.
Experience producing high-resolution still and video imagery of complex subjects and operating imaging equipment to produce professional proofs and presentation prints.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Adobe Creative Suite programs including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, and Premiere.
Familiarity with the most recent editions of the Associated Press Stylebook and the U.S. Navy Style Guide.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with senior leadership, department heads, and command personnel to support a strong public affairs program.
Help conceptualize, plan, administer, and evaluate the organization’s external and internal communications voice.
Provide professional photography, video, and audio support for events and develop, write, edit, and submit articles for newsletters, websites, and other publications.
Create invitations, tickets, flyers, booklets, programs, pamphlets, and other materials for special events.
Support crisis communications by supplying timely, relevant information for media dissemination.
Serve on the Fire Response Team and support Emergency Operations Center activities, including media control support, incident information gathering, and digital photography at incident sites.
Act as a customer service advocate in support of public communication needs.
Update and maintain event calendars, scrolling displays, advisory lines, website presentations, social media channels, and digital signage.
Develop storyboards, conduct interviews, and create visual and written products for communication campaigns.
Set up event sites and audio equipment for ceremonies and large events.
Respond promptly and appropriately to requests for information about programs and services.