Senior Communications Specialist

The Senior Communications Specialist will support a wide range of strategic communications activities supporting our client, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The work performed in support of our client will enhance its brand for both external and internal stakeholders served by the agency. The Senior Communications Specialist will apply specific functional knowledge in managing service delivery and strategically developing communication plans to address the client’s mission. You must be able to work independently with some guidance leading communications efforts. This position is a hybrid role primarily working remotely, with potential client engagement activities in Washington D.C.

Job responsibilities:

• Oversee communication related activities as part of multi-disciplinary team, including monitoring the delivery of related tasks.
• Provide expert advice related to strategic communications for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and edit communications artifacts (articles, fact sheets, press releases, eblasts, brochures, posters, video scripts, etc.) and related activities.
• Facilitate client meetings to ideate on new products, discuss progress on current products underway, and finalize deliverables.
• Develop new article, product, social media, or other communications product ideas and pitch to team and client.
• Navigate client review processes and incorporate edits.
• Define and measure success metrics and monitor progress.
• Provide copy editing for fellow team members, and ensure quality control of end products.
• Ensure digital/web content, text, prints, and audiovisual products are properly published on the agencies internal and external sites; to include SharePoint.
• Collaborate with government agency staff to propose and implement creative solutions for communication requests or challenges.
• Convert or create 508 compliant documents.
• Organize material according to standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by government agency staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• 10 years (8 yrs with MA) of experience with leading the development of communications materials and plans
• Knowledge of digital engagement and social media best practices
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experience engaging with government agency leaders, or similar executive leadership, to develop communications and outreach materials
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely through oral, written, or visual means and represent the Firm in daily interactions with client
• Ability to work independently and on multiple projects, manage time effectively, and flexible in responding to conflicting deadlines and priorities
• Bachelor’s degree
• This position requires candidate to be eligible for a DHS Public Trust Clearance

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience working within the discipline of emergency management or federal grants
• Knowledge of strategic communications best practices
• Knowledge of public affairs requirements including 508 accessibility requirements
• Familiarity with graphics design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign, or similar tools.