Integrated Communications Senior Associate

Peraton; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton's Marketing and Communications (MarCom) team seeks an experienced communications advisor with strong writing for press releases and social media. The role focuses on translating complex technical jargon into accessible language and developing multi-channel educational stories.

The ideal candidate will craft executive and technical pieces, edit for AP style, and collaborate with a larger team, while meeting tight deadlines from our Reston Town Center office.

Qualifications

• Must have strong writing and editing ability with a portfolio.
• Experience in corporate communications and content creation.
• Ability to learn brand style and guidelines, and to work independently.
• Excellent organization and deadline management.
• US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Write press releases, social media posts, and website content.
• Draft executive-level and technical feature pieces.
• Create educational stories across multiple media channels via interviews with SMEs.
• Attend meetings and events to promote Peraton to customers and partners.
• Edit copy to AP and Peraton style guides.
• Research content across company areas and translate tech jargon for broad audiences.
• Create collateral from white papers to marketing materials.
• Master Microsoft, Canva, and Adobe applications.
• Collaborate with the MarCom team to align messaging.
• Manage portions of projects using project management tools and meet deadlines.
• Take initiative to improve processes and work cross-functionally.

Skills

Exceptional writing ability

Proofreading/editing

Constructive feedback receptiveness

Adaptability to learn new software

Independent work

Organizational skills

Deadline oriented

Team player

Manage deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, or related field

High school diploma + 8 years publishing experience

12+ years experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Adobe Photoshop

SharePoint

Social posting platforms

Job description

• A bachelor’s degree in English, communications, or related field or a high school diploma andeightyears of publishing experience.

• At least 8 years of corporate communications experience.

• 12+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Exceptional writing ability (be prepared to share clipsor a portfolio).

• Proofreading/editingexpertiseand understanding of nuanced messaging.

• Ability to accept constructive criticism.

• Desire to learn and adhere to our style and brand.

• Flexibility to learn new software, pivot when needs change, and contribute to team efforts.

• Ability to work independently.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Be deadline oriented.
• Must be a US Citizen

Here’swhatit'dbe nice if you have:

• Governmentcontracting experience.

• Master’s degree in English, communications, or related field.

• Experience with graphic design/layout.

• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Canva,andother graphics tools.

• Familiarity with SharePointandother intranet tools.

• Experience withsocialposting platforms.

Peraton’s Marketing and Communications (MarCom) team is looking for an experienced communications advisor with writing experience focused on press releases and social media.We’relooking for a writerwith experience, acan-do attitude, andenthusiasm for expanding capabilities.Interested?Here’swhatyou’lldo:

• Write press releases, social media posts, and website content.

• Draft and create executive level and technical feature and informational pieces.

• Craft short- and long-form educationalstories—multiple media channels—based on interviews with subject matter experts.

• Attend meetingsand eventsto promotePeratonto potential customers,partners,andmore.

• Edit copy according to style (AP and Peraton).

• Research and develop content on multiple company areas.

• Translate tech jargon to everyday, digestible language for both internal and external purposes.

• Createcollateralrangingfrom white papers tomarketingmaterials.

• Master Microsoft, Canva,andAdobeapplications.

• Work with the larger MarCom team to ensure alignment with internal and external messaging.

• Manage portions of, and complete, projects using project management software.Proactively assess progress,from minutiae to full-scale plan,work cross teams,andmeet deadlines.

• Collaborate with the MarCom team on varied endeavors, which may include events, employee engagement, marketing materials, and graphic design.

• Take initiative: Find flaws,recommend improved processes and solutions, continually grow.

• Be a positive team player capable of reporting to our Reston Town Center office.