Do you enjoy developing communications, managing public engagement, and leading digital media strategies?
This role will be primarily responsible for serving as a subject matter expert for public affairs for a federal government client.
The position is full time at the client site in Oxnard, CA.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the development and execution of strategic communications strategies including the implementation of social media, public engagement and media outreach
- Provide guidance on messaging to ensure products are technically accurate and easily understood by target audiences
- Develop stakeholder mapping and personas
- Produce digital and print graphics and layouts at the direction of the Creative Director
- Assist with the planning and creation of social media content
- Assist with the development and distribution of email marketing
- Assist with 508 compliance
- Monitor media and social media for relevant news articles and posts
- Develop presentations and graphics
- Draft messages and talking points
Qualifications/Skills:
- 5+ years of experience of communications experience supporting a Federal Agency
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and multitask
- Must be proficient with Adobe Creative graphic design and video applications (i.e., Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, Premiere Rush, Media Encoder).
- Proficiency with the full Microsoft Office Suite and SharePoint
- Experience with WebEx, Zoom, and other virtual meeting platforms
- Experience with web design and content management systems, such as Drupal, Wix, and WordPress
- Familiarity with accessible design including WCAG standards desired
- Ability to obtain secret security clearance
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Able to manage multiple high-priority tasks
- Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a deadline-driven environment
- Able to manage and follow-up on deadlines, as well as to identify and recommend solutions and next steps
- Fun and energetic
- Top Secret/Secret clearance desired
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in communications, public policy or similar field. Master’s Degree preferred.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Vision, dental, and short-term and long-term disability
- 401K with employer match (after six months of employment)
- Federal and non-federal paid holidays
- Paid time off and carry-over policy (upon employment and accrued)
- Generous bonus program based on firm and individual performance
- An opportunity to learn and grow in an inclusive and supportive environment with a fun team
Location:
This is a full-time onsite position. The candidate must be able to commute to the client location in Oxnard, CA.
Accommodations:
Avid Core is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we provide reasonable accommodations as needed. Contact careers@avid-core.com to request an accommodation to participate in the job application and/or interview process.
Avid Core is an award-winning small woman-owned business headquartered in Northern Virginia with employees throughout the Washington, D.C. metro area. We provide effective professional services and communications support to public and private sector clients.
Avid Core is an equal opportunity employer and operates a drug-free workplace.