Communications Specialist
The Communications Specialist supports the M/OAA Senior Communications Advisor in daily
outreach, research, coordination and liaison responsibilities for M/OAA. The position assists with
official responses to U.S. Government-related reports and audits, serves as a managing assistant
for the M/OAA internal and external website, and represents the M/OAA Communications
Division in the absence of the Senior Communications Advisor. Some travel may be required.
The duties shall include, but not be limited to:
· Assisting the Senior Communication Advisor in drafting and editing written materials,
including Agency notices, press releases, talking points, speeches, and other materials for
internal and external stakeholders, including Congress, media, and partners.
· Tracking, and/or coordinating M/OAA communications, such as official reports and
audits, Congressional inquiries, and media requests.
· Liaising with other communicators and communication staff on cross-cutting issues to
establish and maintain effective working relationship with partners, and community
representatives.
· Preparing and assisting in the execution of partner events including coordinating
logistics.
· Serving as the M/OAA Social Media Liaison. Under the supervision of the Senior
Communications Advisor, researching and developing and/or coordinating M/OAA
specific content for the Agency including newsletter contributions, blog posts, tweets,
status updates, pins, photos and videos
· Participating in the development and execution of the M/OAA Communication Strategic
Plan.
· Drafting and coordinating content development from various divisions throughout the
office for M/OAA at a Glance weekly newsletter
· Attending meeting, preparing meeting minutes, and briefing the Senior Communications
Advisor on M/OAA-related meetings.
· Assisting in the advertisement and execution of internal events, planning logistics, and
preparing post-event reports.
· Performing other duties as assigned by the M/OAA Senior Communication Advisor or by
the Director of M/OAA including special projects as needed.
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 years’ professional relevant
work experience.
Skills and Abilities: Exceptionally strong proofreading and editing capabilities. Ability to
generate and deliver powerful verbal, graphic, and written communications. Knowledge of proper
grammar and punctuation, formal report, and speech writing techniques. Ability to operate
photographic/audiovisual equipment and use social networking tools. Knowledge of basic media
relations principles. Ability to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Ability to
maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines, set priorities and work independently. Proficiency in MS
Office including, but not limited Excel, PowerPoint, and Publisher (or other design software);
SharePoint, database management software and shared networks.
Clearance Required: Secret
Other details
- Pay Type Salary
- Washington, DC, USA