Communication Specialist - 3043-03

Description

DNI Emerging Technologies is seeking a qualified Communications Specialist to support the Army Systems Engineering and Program Management Services (Army SEPM).

This is a full time/permanent position with excellent benefits and outstanding compensation including full medical, dental, 401k, vacation, and holiday pay.

DNI Emerging Technologies is seeking a Public Communications Specialist to support the Futures and Concepts Command's Communication Team located at Fort Eustis, VA. The Public Communications Specialist is responsible for content creation, management and coordination of written articles, media releases, talking points, social media posts and social media platform management for a major U.S. Army program executive office client.

Primary skills:

• Feature and News Article Writing
• Management of Social Media platforms and analytical development (LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, Website: army.mil)
• Photography (and travel)
• Video documentation, Video News Releases, Broadcast Production capable; traditional and for social media platforms
• Production of command publications (newsletters, placemats, podcasts; etc.)
• Creating professionally rendered graphics for command needs, events (limited marketing type activity), social media
• Staff coordination and professional relationship building
• Speech draft writing; limited Community Relations engagement coordination
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelors' degree, and a minimum 6 years' of relevant experience
• Travel required approx. 20%
• Knowledge of communication principles, methods, practices and techniques to develop public affairs projects aimed at enhancing the understanding of groups or individuals opposed or indifferent to significant aspects of the agency
• Ability to communicate through journalistic writing, copy writing/editing and script development
• Ability to prepare and/or edit written correspondence, ensuring proper use of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Candidate must have working knowledge of social media methodology and practices
• Defense Information School (DINFOS) certified/trained in the Public Affairs Qualification Course or Public Affairs and Communication Strategy Qualification Course preferred
• Military familiarity and understanding would be preferred
• SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Benefits

Benefits Include:

• Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
• Matching 401K
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
• Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.