Senior Communications Specialist

Vistra Communications•Washington, DC

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About The Position

Vistra is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to analyze, develop, and execute written/visual communication content related to suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention. The specialist will design creative messaging products, resources, and campaigns to promote suicide prevention efforts and increase audience/user adoption of tools/resources. This role develops solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity and works independently with some guidance.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related technical field and 7+ years of directly related experience (10+ years total work experience)
7+ years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or marketing
Experience designing and developing content for creative media campaigns and “storytelling” products
Expert in developing communication materials such as fact sheets, one-pagers, and PowerPoint presentations.
Experience with graphic design, including proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint
Ability to obtain a security clearance
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a military environment or with military personnel
Experience in a DoW or government public affairs shop creating communication materials for military audiences
Experience with messaging efforts around organizational transformation, workforce development/training, or public health/science communication
Ability to clearly and accurately convey messages in a fast-paced environment across stakeholders and workstreams
Possession of exceptional interpersonal skills and attention to detail for high-visibility deliverables
Additional experience in social media planning, event coordination, and stakeholder outreach communications preferred.
Experience in website redesign
Experience in Adobe InDesign or Illustrator

Responsibilities

Analyze, develop, and execute written/visual communication content related to suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.
Design creative messaging products, resources, and campaigns to promote suicide prevention efforts and increase audience/user adoption of tools/resources.
Develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity.
Work independently with some guidance.
Lead strategic communications plans from a strategy lens, providing a fresh interpretation of how to effectively communicate with stakeholders.
Develop and execute strategic communication plans to enhance visibility, audience relevance, and engagement.
Provide clear verbal and written communications to a variety of internal and external stakeholders in alignment with DoW style expectations.
Track, measure, and analyze effectiveness of communication efforts.
Convey messages clearly and accurately in a fast-paced environment across stakeholders and workstreams.
Plan social media, coordinate events, and conduct stakeholder outreach communications.
Redesign websites.