Strategic Communications Specialist

Cayuse Holdings•Aberdeen, MD

11d•$109,000 - $124,000•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Primary Focus: The Strategic Communications Specialist will collaborate with the client’s mission, vision, challenges, initiatives, and can easily translate these topics into written materials within hours. Will collaborate and take initiative to work with individuals across organizations to support all ad-hoc writing needs; the individual should be flexible with workload and can prioritize and produce written materials on fast-paced/same-day timelines. Will have the ability to weave various elements of a presentation together in a comprehensive and logical manner, to describe complex material and information in detail, and to write in a conversational tone. The speech writer shall be proficient in Associated Press (AP) Style Guide, and capable of producing work in a “storytelling” tone. All duties and responsibilities performed in accordance with the Core Values of Cayuse. Responsibilities Job Responsibilities: Develops and writes speeches, briefings, social media content, newsletters, public affairs communications, articles, internal/external website content, and workforce messages. Translates the ideas, objectives, corporate position, and management philosophy into messaging that relates to the topic, speaker, and intended audience. Composes and/or reviews editorials, press releases, or articles representing the organization. Assists senior leadership with speech delivery preparations. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. and Works both independently and collaborative in nature. A natural collaborator who understands the client’s mission, vision, challenges, initiatives, and could easily translate these topics into written materials within hours. Will collaborate and take initiative to work with individuals across organizations to support all ad-hoc writing needs. Flexible with workload and can prioritize and produce written materials on fast-paced/same-day timelines. Will have the ability to weave various elements of a presentation together in a comprehensive and logical manner, to describe complex material and information in detail, and to write in a conversational tone. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in related field (English, communications, journalism, public relations/affairs, marketing strategy)
7-11 Years of Experience
Active Secret Security Clearance
Must be able to pass a background check.
May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
Possesses excellent interpersonal skills, has experience working with senior leadership, and the ability to develop productive working relationships.
Self-motivated to prioritize and manage workload to meet critical project deadlines.
Proficient in Associated Press (AP) Style Guide
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently to meet deadlines while establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others.
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the Military.

Responsibilities

Develops and writes speeches, briefings, social media content, newsletters, public affairs communications, articles, internal/external website content, and workforce messages.
Translates the ideas, objectives, corporate position, and management philosophy into messaging that relates to the topic, speaker, and intended audience.
Composes and/or reviews editorials, press releases, or articles representing the organization.
Assists senior leadership with speech delivery preparations.
Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project.
Works both independently and collaborative in nature.
A natural collaborator who understands the client’s mission, vision, challenges, initiatives, and could easily translate these topics into written materials within hours.
Will collaborate and take initiative to work with individuals across organizations to support all ad-hoc writing needs.
Flexible with workload and can prioritize and produce written materials on fast-paced/same-day timelines.
Will have the ability to weave various elements of a presentation together in a comprehensive and logical manner, to describe complex material and information in detail, and to write in a conversational tone.
Other duties as assigned.