Communication Strategist II

PCI Productions LLC; Hampton (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Productions LLC is seeking a temporary Communication Strategist to plan, develop, and execute integrated communication strategies for NASA’s RTMD, aligning with mission priorities and organizational messaging.

The role supports Langley and HQ customers in a hybrid setting, contributing to strategic communications, event materials, and digital communications across agency platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, writing, or related field.
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience.
• Proficient writer with strong command of AP style; writing samples required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience managing a high volume of products with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Gain fluency on RTMD’s vision and mission and understand stakeholder needs within the organization.
• Contribute to strategic communications planning.
• Develop mission overview materials and briefing materials for RTMD events.
• Provide event planning support: logistics, executive coordination, run-of-show, presentation materials, remarks, talking points, and communications.
• Develop key messages and talking points for speaking engagements with RTMD leadership.
• Draft and coordinate reviews of press releases, web articles, executive remarks, program updates, and media statements.
• Support integration of program content into NASA’s digital platforms and social media presence.
• Maintain and update web content as needed.
• Participate in meetings with RTMD leadership and collaborate across agency communications teams.
• Support integrated communications initiatives with program teams, aligned to NASA brand standards and policies.

Skills

AP style proficiency

Writing ability

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, writing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Remote Status: Hybrid

We are seeking a temporary Communication Strategist to support the Research and Technology Mission Directorate. This position is responsible for planning, developing, and executing integrated communication strategies that align with NASA’s mission, priorities, and organizational messaging.

This position will support the Langley and HQ customer.

Key Responsibilities

• Quickly gain fluency on RTMD’s vision and mission, as well as the needs of key stakeholders within the organization.
• Contribute to strategic communications planning.
• Develop mission overview materials, including resources and briefing materials for RTMD events.
• Provide event planning support for RTMD events. Responsibilities include logistics support, executive coordination, run-of-show development, presentation materials, remarks and talking points, and corresponding communications.
• Develop key messages and talking points for speaking engagements in coordination with the RTMD leadership.
• Draft and coordinate reviews of written communication products, including press releases, web articles, executive remarks, program operational updates, and media statements.
• Support the integration of program content into NASA’s digital platforms and social‑media presence.
• Maintain and update web content as needed.
• Participate in meetings with the organization and RTMD leadership and collaborate across agency communications teams.
• Support integrated communications initiatives in collaboration with program teams, ensuring alignment with NASA brand standards, communications guidance, and agency policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, writing, or related field
• Minimum of five years of relevant experience
• Proficient writer with strong command of AP style (writing samples required)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience managing a high volume of products with competing priorities