Marketing & Communications Specialist
Columbus Humane
Hilliard, OH (On-site)
In-houseFull-timeMid level
34 mins ago
Communications Lead - Remote
USA (Remote)
$76K/yr – $131K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time
Posted 4 months ago
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Job Summary
Drive strategic SLTT communications for CIS, translating complex topics into clear, credible messages for government audiences.
- Own development of core messaging and cross-channel alignment for SLTT programs.
- Must-have: 5+ years in professional communications in tech/public sector with strong writing.
- Standout: Cross‑stakeholder collaboration and media outreach across government and partners.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain core messaging and value propositions for CIS’s SLTT‑focused programs, services, and initiatives
- Create compelling, high‑quality content, including announcements, executive talking points, web copy, thought leadership, campaign materials, and member‑focused communications
- Ensure message alignment and consistency across SLTT communications, public-sector narratives, and CIS-wide communications priorities
- Plan and execute strategic communications and reputational campaigns that elevate CIS’s credibility and leadership within the SLTT community
- Collaborate with internal teams and internal/external stakeholders to amplify key initiatives across media, digital channels, and public‑sector communications opportunities
- Support national and trade media outreach through content development (pitches, press materials, briefing documents), in partnership with Communications leadership
- Work closely with internal leaders, product marketing managers, program owners, SLTT engagement teams, and MS-/EI-ISAC representatives to inform and refine communications strategies
- Partner on targeted audience segmentation and persona development to ensure communications resonate with SLTT decision-makers and practitioners
- Contribute to the development of standardized presentation materials for external events, ensuring high-quality narrative and visual clarity
- Identify, cultivate, and leverage third‑party advocacy voices — including SLTT members, partners, and independent experts — to develop testimonials, case studies, quotes, and other supporting materials that strengthen CIS’s credibility and reputation within the SLTT community
- Support continuous improvement of MS-/EI-ISAC member communications by contributing to more streamlined, timely, and audience-relevant messaging across touchpoints
- Provide content for the CIS Portal and assist in shaping a consistent member experience
- Develop social media copy and support SLTT‑focused social media engagement strategies, including crafting platform‑specific posts, amplifying key initiatives through social channels, and collaborating with Communications and Marketing partners to optimize reach and engagement
- Conduct research to support messaging, campaign development, and thought leadership
- Assist with media training preparations and communications guidance for internal subject-matter experts
- Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, public affairs, political science, or a related discipline*
- 5+ years of professional communications experience, preferably in technology, cybersecurity, or government/public-sector contexts
- Superior writing, editing, and storytelling skills with a demonstrated ability to translate technical or complex concepts into clear, compelling narratives
- Experience developing content for campaigns, media engagement, and/or public-sector audiences
- Experience collaborating across diverse stakeholder groups and managing projects in a fast-paced environment
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Preferred
- Experience working with federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial government organizations
- Experience supporting or executing integrated marketing and communications strategies
- Familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI) tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude) to support communications and content development efforts
- Familiarity with communications measurement and analytics platforms (e.g., Talkwalker, Muck Rack, PowerBI)
- Experience with content management platforms (e.g., Optimizely)
- Knowledge of cybersecurity, information sharing communities, or public-sector technology environments
- Demonstrated ability to write for both technical and general audiences
- Experience with Agile or Lean methodologies
Center for Internet Security
The Center for Internet Security, Inc. (CIS®) makes the connected world a safer place for people, businesses, and governments through our core competencies of collaboration and innovation.We are a community-driven nonprofit, responsible for the CIS Controls® and CIS BenchmarksTM, globally recognized best practices for securing IT systems and data. We lead a global community of IT professionals to continuously evolve these standards and provide products and services to proactively safeguard against emerging threats. Our CIS Hardened Images® provide secure, on-demand, scalable computing environments in the cloud.CIS is home to the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center® (MS-ISAC®), the trusted resource for cyber threat prevention, protection, response, and recovery for U.S. State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial government entities, and the Elections Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center® (EI-ISAC®), which supports the rapidly changing cybersecurity needs of U.S. elections offices.
