Communication Strategist II

Fortis Industries, Inc. DBA - LTS, Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA is seeking a temporary Communication Strategist II to plan, develop, and execute integrated communications strategies that align with NASA's mission and priorities. The role includes creating mission overview materials, supporting RTMD events, and drafting press releases and remarks.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in journalism or related field, at least five years of experience, strong AP style writing, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

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.
• 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.
• 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, materials, remarks.
• Develop talking points for speaking engagements with RTMD leadership.
• Draft and coordinate reviews of press releases, articles, remarks, 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 and collaborate with agency communications teams.
• Support integrated communications initiatives with program teams, aligning with NASA brand standards.

Skills

AP style writing

Content management

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Communication Strategist II

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.

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

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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