Strategic Communications Specialist

LMD Agency; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Remote Work Expense Reimbursement

Job summary

LMD Agency, an award-winning marketing and branding firm, seeks a Strategic Communications Specialist to support a federal client in a hybrid role based near Arlington, VA. You will translate complex information into clear, audience-focused content, draft materials for web, social, presentations, and stakeholder briefings, and coordinate with project teams to meet strategic goals.

The ideal candidate has strong writing/editing skills, 3+ years in strategic communications, and experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience developing strategic communications or public relations campaigns.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible communications.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of strategic communications plans, campaigns, and initiatives.
• Draft and edit communications materials for a variety of audiences and channels.
• Support communications for program and product launches, stakeholder engagement, campaigns, and events.
• Coordinate with client stakeholders and project teams to ensure communications align with objectives.
• Manage digital and web content updates and maintenance.
• Track activities and deliverables for regular client reporting.
• Assist with stakeholder outreach and engagement activities.
• Manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced federal environment.

Skills

Writing skills

Verbal communication

Editing skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, PR, Communications, or related field

Tools

Web Content Management Systems

Job description

LMD Agency (LMD) is an award-winning, fast-paced, full-service marketing and branding agency headquartered in Columbia, Maryland. As a woman-owned small business operating for over 50 years, LMD provides a wide range of fully in-house capabilities for brands and businesses at every scale in both public and private sectors. Helping our clients, our teams, and our communities create positive change is our mission, our purpose—our “why.”

LMD is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist to support communications initiatives for a federal client. This position will work as part of an integrated communications team to develop and execute strategic communications that engage diverse stakeholder audiences and support high-visibility programs and initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and communicator who can translate complex information into clear, audience-focused content, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate effectively with clients and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of strategic communications plans, campaigns, and initiatives.
• Draft and edit communications materials for a variety of audiences and channels, including web, social media, presentations, talking points, fact sheets, and other public-facing content.
• Support communications associated with program and product launches, stakeholder engagement activities, campaigns, and events.
• Coordinate with client stakeholders and project team members to ensure communications are accurate, timely, and aligned with strategic objectives.
• Support the management and updating of digital and web content.
• Track communications activities, milestones, and deliverables and contribute to regular client reporting.
• Assist with stakeholder outreach and engagement activities.
• Manage multiple communications assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced federal environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant professional experience, including experience:
• Supporting the planning and development of strategic communications or public relations campaigns.
• Developing communications materials for multiple audiences and channels.
• Working collaboratively with clients and project teams.
• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear, accessible communications.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience supporting federal government communications is preferred.
• Experience with web content management systems is preferred.
• Must currently hold, or be able to obtain, the required federal suitability/fitness determination.

JOB LOCATION

• This position is hybrid and may require on-site work in the Arlington, VA Area.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

• Full-time

We offer a work environment that encourages personal and professional growth and a generous benefits package:

• Health Ins with HRA plan
• Dental Ins
• Vision Ins
• Short-Term Disability Ins
• Term Life and AD&D Ins
• Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital, and Pet Insurance
• Holidays (12)
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Personal Days
• Volunteer Time Off
• Bereavement Leave
• Parental Leave
• 401(k)
• Profit Sharing
• FSA and DCA plans
• Remote Work Expense Reimbursement
• In-person & Virtual Team Building & Training

LMD Agency, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is subject to the VEVRAA requirements. Employment opportunities at LMD are based on one's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job. All employment opportunities are provided without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law, unless such disability, even with reasonable accommodation, prevents the applicant from being able to perform the essential functions of a job.

By applying for a position with us, you agree to our participation in the E-Verify program. If you are offered employment, you must provide documentation verifying your identity and legal authorization to work in the United States, in compliance with federal law.

LMD will not accept solicitations from recruiters, placement firms, or development firms seeking to do business with LMD.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

• 60,000 - 80,000 USD per year(Arlington)