Senior Communications Specialist

Roger 1; Dahlgren (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401k

Life insurance

PTO

Family leave

Disability

Job summary

ROGERCO, Inc. seeks a Senior Communications Specialist to conceptualize and develop compelling material for client storytelling.

This role supports the Naval Surface Warfare Center Code 103 Corporate Communications team in Dahlgren, VA, shaping messages for internal and external audiences. The ideal candidate will edit articles, press releases and brochures, provide editorial guidance, and ensure AP style compliance while managing social media and photography support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, public affairs, or related degree; or 6+ years editing in military/engineering/technical contexts.
• Proven ability to support communication programs, media relations, events, and photography support.
• Experience in researching, interviewing, writing, editing and securing approvals for varied articles and releases.
• Strong AP style and brand voice adherence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate to create original concepts for internal and external communications.
• Write clear copy aligned with brand voice and AP guidelines.
• Provide editorial expertise for catalogs, newsletters and magazines.
• Provide photography support for articles and social media.
• Develop posts and evaluate impact with data-driven methods.
• Manage information requests and administrative tasks.
• Create action plans to address audience gaps with sound editorial judgment.
• Perform QA on press releases and brochures before distribution.
• Consult sources to obtain and verify background information.
• Develop outlines and drafts meeting client requirements and regulations.
• Edit copy to comply with in-house and AP style guides.
• Handle other duties; local travel may be required.

Skills

Editorial writing

AP Style

Copy editing

Research & interviews

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Understanding technical material

Social media support

508 compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, public affairs

Minimum 6 years of related editing experience in military/engineering/technical environment

Tools

NERDS digital signage

Adobe Creative Cloud Production Premium

Microsoft Office Professional

AVS Video Converter

Screen capture software

Job description

ROGERCO, Inc. (ROGERCO) an integrated technology and communications company is seeking a full-time Senior Communications Specialist. The Senior Communications Specialist will play an integral role conceptualizing and developing compelling material - to help our clients tell impactful and cohesive stories. As a critical member of the creative team supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center Code 103 Corporate Communications team in Dahlgren, VA., the Senior Communications Specialist will be required to develop and edit written products including magazine and news articles, press releases and fact sheets that clearly relay key messages, purposes and plans and adhere to requirements for internal and external audiences. The Senior Communications Specialist will also provide editorial guidance to subordinate organizations' communications staff on written news articles in accordance with AP style guidelines. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with superior editorial and fact-checking skills. Candidates must have an active SECRET security clearance.

Requirements

Responsibilities:

• Task, lead, and collaborate with others to create original concepts that result in effective and compelling internal and external communication
• Write clear, concise, grammatically correct copy that is consistent with approved brand, voice and style

• Provide editorial expertise in producing catalogs, electronic newsletters and magazine-type publications
• Provide photography in support of articles and social media
• a clear understanding of social media support to include developing posts and understanding the impact of posts via a data drive evaluation
• Manage administrative requirements and requests for information
• Proactively create action plans to target the correct audience and use sound editorial judgment to determine where communication gaps exist and how to close them
• Perform final document quality assurance and quality control reviews on communication products prior to distribution to the public (e.g., press releases, informational brochures, briefings)
• Consult relevant information sources to obtain and verify background information
• Develop outlines and drafts that meet client requirements and regulations
• Edit copy to comply with in-house and AP style guides
• Perform other duties as required
• Local travel may be required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, public affairs, or related degree OR a minimum six (6) years of related experience in editing documents working in a military/engineering/technical/research, development, or testing environment
• US Citizen
• Active Secret Clearance

• Proven ability to support communication programs and products, media relations programs, community relations, special events, and photography support
• Experience in research, conducting interviews, writing, editing, and obtaining release/approval for articles, feature stories, news releases, and statements, including electronic, web based, and hard copy material
• Proficient in Newport Enterprise Realtime Development Server (NERDS) digital signage, Adobe Creative Cloud Production Premium, Microsoft Office Professional, AVS Video Converter, and screen capture software.
• Knowledge of Section 508 compliance standards and how to create products that adhere to these standards
• Thorough knowledge of AP Style
• Exceptional writer and copy editor
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and self-motivation
• Ability to function in a face-paced and deadline-driven environment
• Ability to understand highly technical material to disseminate to a wider audience

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability