Job Summary (List Format): Communications Specialist
- Execute creative, standardized, and high-impact communication efforts to support organizational goals.
- Implement both internal and external communication strategies across the agency.
- Draft, edit, and publish high-quality content for publications, newsletters, press releases, reports, and digital media.
- Maintain and update the agency's website and digital platforms with timely and accurate information.
- Manage daily social media activities, including content creation, scheduling, and community engagement.
- Organize and distribute public information, educational materials, and agency announcements.
- Assist in planning and promoting agency events, including the annual Cyber Summit, and provide on-site media support.
- Support internal communication strategies to keep staff informed and engaged.
- Help establish and enforce brand guidelines, templates, and editorial standards for consistency.
- Collaborate with internal teams to gather updates and stories for internal communications.
- Serve as a contact for routine media inquiries and public information requests.
- Draft media materials such as background briefings, advisories, and press kits.
- Monitor media coverage, track press mentions, and prepare analytics reports on campaign effectiveness.
- Create communications content that highlights agency programs, milestones, and partnerships.
- Assist the Agency Director and teams with special projects, briefing materials, and presentations.
- Maintain strong organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines with attention to detail.
- Use social media management tools, CMS, email marketing platforms, and visual design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
- Hybrid work schedule: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote (may vary).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 2 years' professional experience in communications, PR, content creation, or digital media management (public sector experience preferred).
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with government media relations is highly desirable.