Responsibilities

• Writes and edits materials, including press releases, media advisories, statements, and remarks, that keep the public and the press informed about District services and program.
• Works with the Communications Director and the Director of Messaging to advise District agencies on messaging and communications tactics.
• Supports the operations of the entire communications team, especially with drafting and reviewing content for social media and compiling and analyzing press coverage.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Be a District of Columbia resident at the time of appointment; or become a District resident within one hundred eighty (180) days of appointment.
• This position is security sensitive and will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel Regulations, Suitability – Security Sensitive.

Preferred

• Strong writing and editing skills.