Senior Communications Specialist – Secret Clearance

ROGERCO, Inc.; Dahlgren (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public H

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Job summary

ROGERCO, Inc. is a full-time Senior Communications Specialist role supporting Naval Surface Warfare Center Code 103 Corporate Communications in Dahlgren, VA.

You will conceptualize and develop compelling material to tell cohesive client stories, editing for AP style and ensuring accuracy for internal and external audiences. You will lead editorial efforts, produce magazines, news releases, catalogs, and social media content, and provide photography support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, public affairs, or related degree OR a minimum six (6) years of related experience in editing documents in a military/engineering/technical environment
• US Citizen
• Active Secret Clearance
• Proven ability to support communication programs and products, media relations programs, events, and photography support
• Experience in research, conducting interviews, writing, editing, and obtaining release/approval for articles, features, news releases, and statements, including electronic, web, and print 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 AP Style
• Strong writer and copy editor
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead and collaborate to create original concepts for internal and external communication
• Write clear, concise copy aligned with brand voice and style
• Provide editorial expertise for catalogs, newsletters, and magazines
• Provide photography support for articles and social media
• Develop social posts and analyze impact via data-driven evaluation
• Manage administrative requests and information flow
• Create action plans to address audience needs and close communication gaps
• Perform final QA on communications prior to distribution (press releases, brochures, briefings)
• Consult sources to verify background information
• Develop outlines and drafts meeting client requirements and regulations
• Edit copy to AP style and in-house guidelines
• Perform other duties as required
• Local travel may be required

Skills

US Citizen

Active Secret Clearance

Editorial & Writing

AP Style

Photography support

Social media

Editing & QA

Communication skills

Technical material literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, public affairs, or related degree OR 6+ years related experience

Tools

NERDS (Newport Enterprise Realtime Development Server)

Adobe Creative Cloud Production Premium

Microsoft Office Professional

AVS Video Converter

Screen capture software

Job description

ROGERCO, Inc. is a full-time Senior Communications Specialist role supporting Naval Surface Warfare Center Code 103 Corporate Communications in Dahlgren, VA.

You will conceptualize and develop compelling material to tell cohesive client stories, editing for AP style and ensuring accuracy for internal and external audiences. You will lead editorial efforts, produce magazines, news releases, catalogs, and social media content, and provide photography support.