Strategic Communications Advisor

Constellation Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) contribution

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Life & Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Flexible schedule

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Constellation seeks a Strategic Communications Advisor in Washington, DC, offering hybrid work. The role leads strategic communications efforts for senior leadership, employees, stakeholders, and external audiences, developing clear messaging and managing internal and external communications.

Responsibilities include developing annual plans, executive messaging, and media support. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of messaging experience, with strong writing and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 8+ years of experience in messaging for complex business functions or programs
• Ability to obtain and maintain DHS CBP Tier 5 Background Investigation
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual strategic communications plans with objectives, messaging and performance tracking
• Partner with senior leadership to develop executive messaging, talking points, remarks, and presentations
• Create communications strategies for programs and organizational priorities
• Maintain reference materials and a repository of strategic communications information
• Manage content on SharePoint/intranet ensuring accuracy and accessibility
• Publish quarterly newsletters and other recurring communications
• Support public affairs and media activities including press materials and interview prep
• Create communications products for meetings, events and announcements
• Draft talking points and leadership remarks for engagements
• Review and maintain content on the cbp.gov public site

Skills

Strong writing

Exceptional communication

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or related field

Tools

MS SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Work Location: Washington, DC / Hybrid

Job description:

Strategic Communications Advisor Constellation seeks aStrategic Communications Advisor who will lead strategic communications efforts and develop clear, compelling communications for senior leadership, employees, stakeholders, and external audiences. The Specialist will assist in maintaining the program and organizational websites so they remain compelling and current, developing communication plans and managing internal program/organizational communications, supporting media relation efforts including development and distribution of story ideas, press releases and media interviews.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute annual strategic communications plans, including objectives, messaging, communications activities, and performance tracking.
• Partner with senior leadership and subject matter experts to develop executive messaging, talking points, remarks, presentations, announcements, and other communications materials.
• Develop communications strategies and messaging for complex programs, initiatives, and organizational priorities.
• Develop reference materials, guidance, and a repository of information regarding strategic communications.
• Manage and maintain content on SharePoint/intranet platforms, ensuring information is accurate, current, accessible, and appropriately targeted to the intended audience.
• Develop and publish quarterly newsletters and other recurring communications.
• Support public affairs and media-related activities, including talking points, story ideas, press materials, and interview preparation, as needed.
• Develop communications products for meetings, events, organizational announcements, and other high-visibility engagements.
• Drafttalking points, leadership remarks and comments for various engagements, meetings, and events.
• Responsible for reviewing and maintaining content on the public facing cbp.gov site.

Ideal candidate must have the following experience, background, and credentials:

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience supporting the messaging of complex business functions or programs and providing challenging and professional deliverables, products, and services on multiple social media, and communications platforms.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS CBP Tier 5 Background Investigation (BI)
• Strong writing and editing skills
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
• High proficiency in MS SharePoint and other Microsoft Office Suite and relevant software.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) contribution
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Life & Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development
• Work-life balance