Public Communications Analyst- Division of Board Members

Federal Reserve Board; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 82,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Board is seeking a Public Information Outreach professional to help implement online communications initiatives across PubWeb, social media, and other digital channels. You will assist in content posting, coordination with multiple departments, and responses to public inquiries while maintaining Board standards.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, strong written and verbal communication skills, and experience in online communications, web publishing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of one year of relevant experience.
• Experience in online communications and web publishing.
• Proficiency with HTML/CSS and experience with content management systems.
• Knowledge of search engine optimization (SEO) basics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate email/general correspondence processes and ensure timely responses.
• Maintain correspondence tracking and generate monthly reports.
• Edit, rewrite, and proof content for online communications in Board style.
• Collaborate with Web Communications, IT PubWeb, and other teams to present information clearly.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Social media experience

Web publishing

HTML/CSS

SEO basics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience

Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of experience

Tools

HTML/CSS

Content management systems

Job description

Always verify and apply to jobs on the official Federal Reserve Board career site or through verified Federal Reserve Board social media channels.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Experience

1

Summary

As a member of the Public Information Outreach Program team, assists in implementing the division's online public information communication initiatives to expand the Board's outreach and build and sustain various communication platforms to educate the public. Assists in coordinating the posting of content on the Board's public website (PubWeb), social media platforms, and other digital communication channels. Assists the section's other staff in carrying out their assignments. Monitors and develops appropriate responses to correspondence and inquiries received via the Board's public website and assists the Chairman's office with written correspondence from the general public.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinates the e-mail general correspondence process. Develops appropriate responses to electronic correspondence and inquiries from the general public or identifies the appropriate source for response. Coordinates processing of e‑mail correspondence forwarded to other divisions. Reviews outgoing correspondence for responsiveness to the inquiry, consistency with Board policy, and timeliness of response. Ensures timely and accurate responses to correspondence and inquiries from the general public, Reserve Banks, government agencies and business groups.
• Maintains correspondence tracking and management reporting systems for written and electronic correspondence handled by the section. Provides monthly reports to include the number of written and electronic responses, the timeliness of the responses, and the general types of issues answered. Updates procedures for correspondence processes and distributes procedural guidance to divisions for handling correspondence with the unit.
• Edits, rewrites, and proofs a variety of content for online communications to ensure smoothness of language and conformity using established Board editorial style and ensures presentation is appropriate for designated communication platform. Assists in reviewing digital media content for consistency with Board mission and public information standards.
• Works with Web Communications and Creative Services staff and IT PubWeb to devise approaches to presentation of text, tables, and charts, graphics, and digital media to best convey the information to the reader, including navigation and graphics design, usability, accessibility and information architecture.
• Assists Public Communications Strategists to enter, review, and release content scheduled for publication on PubWeb, social media platforms, and/or other online communications channels. Ensures that content has been approved by relevant parties and that information is disseminated in accordance with established security practices and procedures. Assists in coordinating time‑sensitive postings, including press releases, speeches, testimony, FOMC statement and related materials, social media updates, etc., with Public Affairs, Web Communications, IT, Legal, and other departments to ensure that critical content is posted correctly on time.
• Copyedits and proofreads web, video, and social media content for accuracy and to ensure conformity to the established Board editorial style. Assists in reviewing, updating, and revising existing PubWeb, social media, video, and other online content as appropriate. Assists in writing publication/web page descriptions and teasers for PubWeb, social media platforms, and other online communications channels. Coordinates with Accessibility Specialists to ensure online content is compliant with Section 508 requirements.
• May assist in analyzing communications and information dissemination trends and applications and developing recommendations to enhance the use of social media and other online communications channels at the Board. May assist in measuring the impact of social media on the Board’s overall communications efforts.
• Develops own professional skills. Maintains awareness of evolving web, social media, video, and other online communication technologies and trends through professional publications and outside contacts. Identifies appropriate directions for own professional development and works with other staff and line management to determine appropriate activities that lead to self‑improvement.

FR-23: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of one year of relevant experience

Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, experience in online communications and web publishing, and an ability to work individually on a project or in a team environment. Knowledge of search engine optimization, including basic keyword research, is also required. Brings to the position outstanding organizational skills, the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines, and the ability to communicate results to management in a fast‑paced environment. Functional knowledge or some experience with HTML/CSS and experience with social media is highly desirable. Knowledge of economics, current events, and the financial industry is desirable. Job duties require a flexible work schedule, including some evenings and weekends.

FR-24: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of relevant experience

Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, experience in writing for the web and conducting research, and an ability to work individually on a project or in a team environment. Must have demonstrated creativity and experience with social media. Proficiency in HTML/CSS and experience working with a content management system is also required. Knowledge of and experience with accessibility/Section 508 compliance, web design and usability, and information architecture is highly desirable. Knowledge of the financial industry, economics, and current events is desirable. Job duties require a flexible work schedule, including some evenings and weekends.

FR-25: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years of relevant experience

Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, experience in writing for the web and conducting research, and an ability to work individually on a project or in a team environment. Must have demonstrated creativity and documented immersion in social media. Knowledge of search engine optimization, including basic keyword research is also required. Brings to the position outstanding organizational skills, the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines, and the ability to communicate results to management in a fast‑paced environment. Functional knowledge or some experience with HTML/CSS is highly desirable. Knowledge of the financial industry and/or economics also desirable. Job duties require a flexible work schedule, including some evenings and weekends.

Notes

• This position requires an on‑site presence in Washington, DC.
• The expected salary range for this role is $82,000- $144,300. Final offers are determined by experience and education, as well as internal and external factors.
• A technical skills assessment may be conducted as a part of the interview process.

Job Type

Regular

Job Exempt

Yes

Relocation Provided:

Yes

Compensation Grade(s)

FR PAY GRADE 23 - FR PAY GRADE 25

Rehabilitation Act

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Paperwork Reduction Act

OMB No. 7100-0181

Approval Expires October 31, 2029

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