Digital Communications Strategist for Government

US SENATE; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Senate seeks a Digital Communications Specialist to join the Senate’s communications team. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the Senate Career Page.

The vacancy closes at 7 pm EST on the closing date; late applications will not be accepted. Ideal candidates have strong writing and editing skills, the ability to analyze complex information for non-technical audiences, experience with CMS/SharePoint and digital publishing workflows, and the

Qualifications

• Strong writing and editing skills.
• Ability to analyze complex information and communicate clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of professional communication principles, web content management, information architecture, content governance, and digital publishing workflows.
• Ability to conduct research and prepare concise communications materials.
• Experience managing content within SharePoint, CMS, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of user-centered content design and web writing best practices.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in communications.
• Ability to collaborate with teams across the organization.
• Strong time management and ability to handle multiple deadlines.
• In hiring process, a skills assessment may be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Stays current on organizational developments to ensure communications are relevant and impactful.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing skills

Analytical communication

CMS/SharePoint

Content governance

Digital publishing workflows

Research

User-centered content design

Team collaboration

Time management

Skills assessment participation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in communications/related field

Tools

SharePoint

CMS

Job description

The United States Senate seeks a Digital Communications Specialist to join the Senate’s communications team. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the Senate Career Page.

The vacancy closes at 7 pm EST on the closing date; late applications will not be accepted. Ideal candidates have strong writing and editing skills, the ability to analyze complex information for non-technical audiences, experience with CMS/SharePoint and digital publishing workflows, and the