Public Affairs Lead: Emergency Ops & Media Strategy

US Army Corps of Engineers; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist in Nashville, TN to plan, direct, execute, and evaluate the district's public affairs program.

You will convey complex information about Army programs and activities to diverse audiences across traditional and digital channels. You will serve as Public Affairs Advisor to the Emergency Operations Manager, providing public information during emergencies and mobilization, and advise senior leaders on public affairs strategy

Qualifications

• Experience preparing multimedia information materials.
• Ability to develop speeches for high level officials and public entities.
• Ability to review communication products for consistency and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, execute, and evaluate the overall public affairs program to convey complex information concerning U.S. Army Corps of Engineers/Department of Army programs, responsibilities, and activities.
• Serve as Public Affairs Advisor to the Emergency Operations Manager and carries out public information duties associated with emergency operations and military mobilization activities of the District.
• Provide advice and authoritative recommendations to the District Commander, senior management, and the heads of serviced divisions, offices, or projects on all matters relating to the public affairs program.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local, regional, national, and international news media.
• Develop and maintain procedures for informing the public regarding any possible adverse situations, e.g., environmental, safety, and security.
• Manage and review District web site content and provides recommendations to District staff on content.
• Manage a comprehensive external and internal communication programs, for the District, utilizing relevant technology and communication platforms.

Job description

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Public Affairs Specialist in Nashville, TN to plan, direct, execute, and evaluate the district's public affairs program.

You will convey complex information about Army programs and activities to diverse audiences across traditional and digital channels. You will serve as Public Affairs Advisor to the Emergency Operations Manager, providing public information during emergencies and mobilization, and advise senior leaders on public affairs strategy