Senior Integrated Communications Associate

Jobtailor; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a seasoned corporate communications professional to craft press releases, executive-level materials, and educational content. You will translate technical jargon for broad audiences, create marketing collateral, and collaborate with the MarCom team to ensure consistent messaging across channels.

You will manage portions of projects, meet deadlines, and work from the Reston Town Center office, contributing to events and employee engagement initiatives while upholding Peraton’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, or related field OR a high school diploma and eight years 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; prepared to share clips or a portfolio
• Proofreading/editing expertise and understanding of nuanced messaging
• Ability to accept constructive criticism
• Desire to learn and adhere to Peraton’s style and brand
• Flexibility to learn new software, pivot when needs change, and contribute to team efforts
• Ability to work independently
• Strong organizational skills
• Deadline oriented
• Must be a US Citizen
• Government contracting experience (nice to have)
• Master’s degree in English, communications, or related field (nice to have)
• Experience with graphic design/layout (nice to have)
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Canva, and other graphics tools (nice to have)
• Familiarity with SharePoint and other intranet tools (nice to have)
• Experience with social posting platforms (nice to have)

Responsibilities

• Write press releases, social media posts, and website content
• Draft executive-level and technical feature and informational pieces
• Create short- and long-form educational stories across multiple media channels based on interviews with subject matter experts
• Attend meetings and events to promote Peraton to potential customers and partners
• Edit copy according to AP and Peraton style
• Research and develop content across multiple company areas
• Translate technical jargon into digestible language for internal and external audiences
• Create collateral ranging from white papers to marketing materials
• Use Microsoft, Canva, and Adobe applications
• Work with the MarCom team to align internal and external messaging
• Manage portions of projects and complete projects using project management software
• Assess project progress, work across teams, and meet deadlines
• Collaborate on events, employee engagement, marketing materials, and graphic design initiatives
• Identify flaws, recommend improved processes and solutions, and continually grow
• Report to and work from the Reston Town Center office

Skills

Content creation

Technical writing

Copy editing

Research skills

Project management

Education

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

High school diploma + 8 years publishing experience

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

Tools

Microsoft applications

Canva

Adobe applications

SharePoint

Social posting platforms

Job description

• Write press releases, social media posts, and website content
• Draft executive-level and technical feature and informational pieces
• Create short- and long-form educational stories across multiple media channels based on interviews with subject matter experts
• Attend meetings and events to promote Peraton to potential customers and partners
• Edit copy according to AP and Peraton style
• Research and develop content across multiple company areas
• Translate technical jargon into digestible language for internal and external audiences
• Create collateral ranging from white papers to marketing materials
• Use Microsoft, Canva, and Adobe applications
• Work with the MarCom team to align internal and external messaging
• Manage portions of projects and complete projects using project management software
• Assess project progress, work across teams, and meet deadlines
• Collaborate on events, employee engagement, marketing materials, and graphic design initiatives
• Identify flaws, recommend improved processes and solutions, and continually grow
• Report to and work from the Reston Town Center office

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, or related field OR a high school diploma and eight years 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; prepared to share clips or a portfolio
• Proofreading/editing expertise and understanding of nuanced messaging
• Ability to accept constructive criticism
• Desire to learn and adhere to Peraton’s style and brand
• Flexibility to learn new software, pivot when needs change, and contribute to team efforts
• Ability to work independently
• Strong organizational skills
• Deadline oriented
• Must be a US Citizen
• Government contracting experience (nice to have)
• Master’s degree in English, communications, or related field (nice to have)
• Experience with graphic design/layout (nice to have)
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Canva, and other graphics tools (nice to have)
• Familiarity with SharePoint and other intranet tools (nice to have)
• Experience with social posting platforms (nice to have)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate technical jargon into accessible content. Proficient in managing projects, collaborating across teams, and producing diverse marketing materials while adhering to brand standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Exceptional Writing Ability
• Proofreading/Editing Expertise
• Corporate Communications Experience
• Project Management Skills
• Graphic Design/Layout Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Content Creation
• Technical Writing
• Copy Editing
• Research Skills
• Project Management

Soft Skills

• Strong Organizational Skills
• Ability to Accept Constructive Criticism
• Flexibility to Learn New Software
• Deadline Oriented
• Ability to Work Independently

Industry Keywords

• Corporate Communications
• Government Contracting
• Marketing Materials
• Nuanced Messaging
• Employee Engagement

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Applications
• Canva
• Adobe Applications
• SharePoint
• Social Posting Platforms