Strategic Communications Specialist II

Now100; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Now100 in Montgomery, Alabama is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist II to support a Federal Government client. You will develop and edit articles, reports, presentations, talking points, and newsletters, delivering clear, engaging messaging to diverse audiences.

The role includes executive communications, internal and external outreach, event coordination, and multimedia content development to ensure consistent messaging and alignment with organizational objectives in a government

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic communications, public affairs, corporate communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare executive-level communications, presentations, reports, and briefing materials.
• Experience coordinating stakeholder engagement, outreach initiatives, and events.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in digital communication tools and content development platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and manage communication materials, including articles, reports, presentations, newsletters, talking points, and other communication content.
• Prepare executive-level messaging, leadership briefs, speeches, presentations, and other communications to support organizational objectives.
• Coordinate communication activities with internal teams, external stakeholders, partner organizations, and other relevant audiences.
• Assist with planning, organizing, and executing meetings, briefings, outreach activities, and official events.
• Support public affairs initiatives, internal announcements, organizational updates, and communication campaigns.
• Assist with photography, digital content creation, visual communications, and multimedia materials for internal and external use.
• Ensure communication materials are accurate, consistent, professional, and aligned with organizational messaging and objectives.
• Provide communications support in a government or federal contracting environment, following applicable guidelines and procedures.

Skills

Strategic communications

Public affairs

Content development

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Title: Strategic Communications Specialist II

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Strategic Communications Specialist II to support a Federal Government client in Montgomery, Alabama. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, content development, stakeholder engagement, and public affairs skills, with the ability to develop effective communication strategies and deliver clear, engaging messaging to diverse audiences.

The candidate will support executive communications, internal and external outreach, event coordination, and multimedia content development to ensure consistent and effective communication across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Communications and Content Development: Develop, edit, and manage communication materials, including articles, reports, presentations, newsletters, talking points, and other communication content.
• Executive and Leadership Communications: Prepare executive-level messaging, leadership briefs, speeches, presentations, and other communications to support organizational objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach: Coordinate communication activities with internal teams, external stakeholders, partner organizations, and other relevant audiences.
• Event Planning and Coordination: Assist with planning, organizing, and executing meetings, briefings, outreach activities, and official events.
• Public Affairs and Internal Communications: Support public affairs initiatives, internal announcements, organizational updates, and communication campaigns.
• Multimedia and Digital Content Support: Assist with photography, digital content creation, visual communications, and multimedia materials for internal and external use.
• Communication Strategy and Coordination: Ensure communication materials are accurate, consistent, professional, and aligned with organizational messaging and objectives.
• Government Communications Support: Provide communications support in a government or federal contracting environment, following applicable guidelines and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Experience in strategic communications, public affairs, corporate communications, journalism, public relations, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare executive-level communications, presentations, reports, and briefing materials.
• Experience coordinating stakeholder engagement, outreach initiatives, and events.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in digital communication tools and content development platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting federal government agencies or federal government contractors.
• Experience in public affairs, government communications, or leadership communications.
• Familiarity with photography, multimedia production, and digital content management.
• Experience working in a structured, policy-driven, or government contracting environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented communications professional who can develop compelling content, support senior leadership communications, coordinate stakeholder outreach, and contribute to public affairs initiatives. Candidates with federal government or government contracting experience, along with strong writing and multimedia skills, will be preferred.