Responsibilities

• Lead team oversight activities including acting as first-line client contact, project scheduling, managing resources, and internal team oversight.
• Serve as client-facing lead on allocating resources to meet the project requirements.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of process management including identifying pathways for efficiencies and correcting any impediments to achieving project goals.
• Provide expert advice related to strategic communications for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and edit communications artifacts (articles, fact sheets, press releases, eblasts, brochures, posters, video scripts, etc.) and related activities.
• Facilitate client meetings to ideate on new products, discuss progress on current products underway, and finalize deliverables.
• Develop new article, product, social media, or other communications product ideas and pitch to team and client.
• Navigate client review processes and incorporate edits.
• Define and measure success metrics and monitor progress.
• Provide copy editing for fellow team members, and ensure quality control of end products.

Requirements

• 10 years (8 yrs with MA) of experience with leading the development of communications materials and plans
• Knowledge of digital engagement and social media best practices
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience engaging with government agency leaders, or similar executive leadership, to develop communications and outreach materials
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely through oral, written, or visual means and represent the Firm in daily interactions with client
• Ability to work independently and on multiple projects, manage time effectively, and flexible in responding to conflicting deadlines and priorities
• Bachelor\'s degree
• This position requires candidate to be eligible for a DHS Public Trust Clearance

Preferred

• Experience working within the discipline of emergency management or federal grants
• Knowledge of strategic communications best practices
• Knowledge of public affairs requirements including 508 accessibility requirements
• Familiarity with graphics design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, or similar tools.