Communications Specialist

JustinBradley; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JustinBradley is seeking a Communications Specialist to help develop and disseminate collateral, support communications across functions, and maintain information for members and employees. The role reports to the Head of Finance and Administration and collaborates with risk, cyber, and intelligence leads.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Communications or related field and 3+ years in external/internal communications, with strong writing, presentation design, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of external and/or internal communications experience.
• Financial services sector experience is a plus but not required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to capture wider audience.
• Ability to engage with team members across levels and departments.
• Experience designing digital materials and executive-level presentations.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with initiative and adaptability, able to anticipate needs.

Responsibilities

• Refine and maintain communications channels and tactics to ensure members’ and employees’ awareness of news, activities, and events
• Create informative newsletters and other materials for the organization’s members and employees
• Support planning and execution of events as needed
• Ensure the company website remains up-to-date and contribute to modernization efforts
• Manage ad-hoc speaking opportunities for leadership team
• Develop and maintain collateral and external presentations
• Coordinate with senior leadership to develop materials for board meetings
• Coordinate with graphic design firm to produce collateral as necessary
• Maintain Style Guide and slide templates and ensure correct branding of all products
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

External & Internal Communications

Written & Oral Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Presentation Design

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerPoint

Job description

JustinBradley’s client is a non-profit organization that brings members of U.S. financial sector, government organizations and key stakeholders together to address and mitigate risk relating to critical financial systems across the country.

Our client is seeking a self-motivated, creative, and energetic Communications Specialist who will assist in the development and dissemination of collateral material, support communications requirements across functions, and support/maintain efforts to regularly inform members at all levels. This position will report to the Head of Finance and Administration, but will work closely with senior leadership across the organization, including risk, cyber and intelligence team leads.

*4 days onsite to McLean, VA*

Job Responsibilities:

• Refine and maintain communications channels and tactics to ensure members’ and employees’ awareness of news, activities, and events
• Create informative newsletters and other materials useful for the organization’s members and employees
• Support planning and execution of events as needed
• Ensuring company website remains up-to-date and contribute to modernization efforts
• Manage ad-hoc speaking opportunities for members of the leadership team
• Develop and maintain collateral and external presentations
• Coordinate with senior leadership team to develop presentation and related materials for board meetings
• Coordinate with graphic design firm to produce collateral as necessary
• Maintain Style Guide and slide templates and ensure correct branding of all products
• Other duties as assigned

Must Have Skills / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Communications or a related field or equivalent relevant experience
• 3+ years of experience in External and/or Internal Communications
• Current or previous financial services sector experience a plus but not required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to capture wider audience
• Ability to effectively engage with team members at all levels and across departments
• External and internal communications experience
• Experience in design of digital materials is preferred
• Experience creating executive-level presentations
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter, ability to anticipate needs and take initiative
• Fast learner who is flexible and adaptable
• Diplomacy, tact, and discretion

JustinBradley is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected employees.