Communications Strategist

Ampcus, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampcus, Inc is seeking a Communications Strategist based in Washington, DC. This role involves developing and executing stakeholder communications for the Collibra data catalog migration. You will create audience-tailored content, manage a comprehensive communications calendar, and ensure all materials align with organizational standards.

The ideal candidate has over 7 years in strategic communications, strong writing skills, and experience in organizational change initiatives. This position offers a chance to impact communication strategies significantly.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in strategic communications.
• 3+ years supporting organizational change initiatives.
• Ability to develop clear, concise messages for diverse audiences.
• Experience with multi-media communication content.
• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Excellent presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and execute the Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Playbook.
• Develop Key Messages and Messaging Framework.
• Create communication materials: emails, newsletters, FAQs, and infographics.
• Script and oversee production of explainer videos.
• Support planning for information sessions.
• Establish and manage feedback mechanisms.

Skills

Strategic communications

Organizational change initiatives

Multi-media communication content

Writing and editing

Presentation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or Public Relations

Tools

SharePoint

Confluence

Camtasia

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Job Title: Communications Strategist | Location: Washington, DC

Schedule: 5 Days Onsite

Duration: 12 months to long term

Position Overview

The Communications Strategist is responsible for developing and executing all stakeholder communications in support of the Collibra data catalog migration. This individual creates compelling, audience‑tailored content across multiple channels, manages the full communications calendar, and ensures all materials adhere to Board branding guidelines and organizational messaging standards. The Communications Strategist works closely with the Change Management Lead and directly with the Board's communications team throughout the period of performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Enhance and execute the Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Playbook, including a communication calendar for the full period of performance.
• Develop the Key Messages and Messaging Framework with tailored core messages for executive sponsors, data sponsors, data stewards, data catalog stewards, and end users.
• Develop all communication materials: email announcements, monthly newsletter articles, FAQ documents, leadership talking points, intranet and portal content, and infographics.
• Script, coordinate production, and oversee delivery of a minimum of two explainer/information videos during the Base Period, in coordination with the Video Production Specialist.
• Support planning and execution of a minimum of two information sessions, including facilitation support, presentation development, and talking points.
• Establish and manage feedback mechanisms within 60 days of project start; analyze results and feed insights back into communications and training strategy.
• Collaborate with the Board's communications team on branding, messaging alignment, and channel selection.
• Adapt messaging and communication timing in response to stakeholder feedback data and technical implementation developments throughout the period of performance.
• Develop change champion communications toolkits and executive sponsor briefing materials as needed.

Mandatory Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in strategic communications.
• Minimum of 3 years supporting organizational change initiatives or technology implementations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop clear, concise, and compelling messages for diverse audiences including executives, technical staff, and frontline users.
• Demonstrated experience creating multi-media communication content including written materials, video scripts, and visual/infographic communications.
• Demonstrated strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Demonstrated excellent presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in federal government or financial services organizations.
• Experience with data-related initiatives or enterprise system implementations (data catalog, ERP, CRM).
• Proficiency in SharePoint, Confluence, or equivalent agency intranet platforms.
• Experience with video scripting, and basic familiarity with tools such as Camtasia or Adobe Premiere.
• Experience working in Agile environments including Scrum and SAFe.
• Familiarity with product management principles.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.