Senior Communications Coordinator
Washington, DC
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The Senior Communications Coordinator will develop and implement a comprehensive communications approach to include: delivering on internal and external communication plans, identifying and expanding upon target audiences, developing technical content, utilizing data-driven evaluation techniques, and creating high impact and innovative communication methods utilizing both traditional and innovative communication strategies.
Responsibilities
- Develop a comprehensive communications strategy and plan that aligns with M/MS strategic objectives and synchronizes messaging across the M/MS divisions.
- Serve as communications advisor to M/MS leadership and the Team Lead on communications for the Office.
- Organize and lead M/MS Communications Specialists and points of contact (POC) in M/MS divisions to develop and implement a plan that promotes key messages and broadens M/MS engagement to support Agency and M/MS core competencies.
- Supervise, as required, M/MS Communications Specialists and Assistants.
- Lead regularly occurring meetings with M/MS Communications Specialists and POCs to coordinate and synchronize M/MS communications activities.
- Implement information campaigns tailored to reach both specific and general audiences to inform those audiences about M/MS core capabilities, projects, programs, and initiatives.
- Utilize approved methods, means, tools, and tactics to communicate messages to target audiences.
- Develop and provide written and visual information, which may include Agency Announcements, newsletters, feature articles, multimedia presentations, fact sheets, letters, news releases, and other graphic/design products.
- Coordinate with appropriate Agency offices to communicate key M/MS messages via social media.
- Assist in the preparation of briefing packages for senior leaders for engagements, to ensure that the briefing packages align with the current communications plan.
- Assist with the preparation, editing, and finalization of technical reports, manuscripts, and annual reports, including briefing materials.
- Track and analyze metrics to evaluate the reach and effectiveness of M/MS messages and communications campaigns using Google Analytics, GovDelivery, and other available capabilities of Google Suite.
- Represent, as needed, M/MS during key office and Mission-related events and activities to amplify cross-cutting work by the office and divisions.
- Develop and execute communications campaigns to increase awareness of M/MS’ services and accomplishments.
- Liaise, coordinate and represent M/MS in various communications working groups and technical expert meetings at the Independent Office-, Bureau-, and agency levels.
- Partner and liaise with LPA and key executive stakeholders on M/MS communications-related responses and equities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field.
- 3+ years of related experience required.
- Previous experience in government Departments or Agencies preferred.
- Ability to pass a background check.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Up to 10% travel required.
- Ability to lead groups of people to implement M/MS communications plans.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays is required.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluation methods and techniques.
- Ability to handle a large, complex workload, effectively coordinate multiple resources, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle controversial situations with tact and diplomacy.
- Highly proficient in GovDelivery email marketing, Adobe Creative Cloud applications and/or Canva Pro, and the Drupal 9 content management system.
- Highly proficient in all Google Workspace applications (Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Sheets, etc.).
- In-office requirement of three times per week.