Responsibilities

• Create and oversee the development of communications products and efforts
• Handle multiple and complex projects simultaneously under stringent timelines and changing priorities/conditions.
• Identify and develop strategies, tactics, products, and messaging for small and large activities.
• Work collaboratively across the entire organization, other federal agencies, international partners, and private sector organizations to support NASA public affairs initiatives.
• Write and develop feature articles, news releases, talking points, key messages, responses to questions, and communications plans.
• Review and edit all materials related to HSMD portfolio for quality control and message alignment/accuracy before public distribution.
• Act as liaison between programs, centers, and NASA directorates and the Office of Communications.
• Plan and conduct media and public events.
• Monitor news and public events to provide recommended courses of action on messaging and public affairs efforts.
• Advise various management officials on possible public/media reactions involving proposed policy statements and agency actions.

Requirements

• BA/BS Journalism, Communications, or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in strategic communications
• Must provide consultation and feedback to executive-level leadership team
• Must be able to write to a range of audiences and creatively explain complex technical ideas in an approachable, compelling way.
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with editing and familiarity with AP style are a plus.
• Flexibility to travel depending on mission and client requirements.
• NASA experience is preferred

Preferred

• Experience working with the media and preparing subject matter experts for interviews and public appearances is also desirable.