Communications Specialist Job at Program Executive Office Soldier (PEO Official

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Communications Specialist located in Fort Belvoir, VA at Program Executive Office Soldier. The Communications Specialist will be responsible for communication strategies, writing and editing press releases, developing internal communications, and executing strategic communications plans.

Experience : 5 years as a writer, copy editor, or similar profession with AP journalism-type experience.

Education : Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (e.g., Communications, Journalism, English, etc.)

Communications Specialist for a DoD PAO / PR Support Contract : A candidate for this position must possess and independently apply a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments to coordinate with customers for explicit guidance regarding communication activities in order to promote public understanding of the military organization, programs, and products.

• This individual will be responsible for the oversight, development and execution of strategic public affairs programs and campaigns leveraging all available communications conduits and emerging technologies to most effectively communicate the military organizations’ mission and philosophy.
• Support the Public Affairs organization by communicating information through verbal, written and electronic media and serving as the single voice to external media, Soldiers, and Industry of the organization’s products and programs.
• Recommend strategies to facilitate understanding and support from industry, other federal agencies, Congress, the general public, the acquisition community and the Service as a whole, via a wide range of communication media.
• Assist in the development and transmittal of informational materials to a variety of publications to enhance the understanding of programs and capabilities as well as assist in the production, direction of videos and multimedia presentations.
• Plan, develop, conduct and document the results of recurring and ad hoc media analysis activities.

This position will use a variety of methods and techniques in achieving communication goals such as : product exhibits, brochures, pamphlets, graphics, local and national news, Armed Forces Radio, Television Services, etc. Support the PAO by helping implement the Strategic Communication Plan to improve relationships and partnerships by informing target audiences of the Organization’s mission and accomplishments, resulting to better support to Soldier products and programs.

Security Clearance : Must possess a Secret or higher Security Clearance

Place of Performance : This Communications Specialist position job performance will be with the US ARMY PEO SOLDIER organization at Ft. Belvoir, VA.

Salary Range : $100K-105K

Benefits : TMGL provides a full menu of industry-standard benefits, including health, dental, 401K, life, and disability insurance, vacation, and PTO.

Start Date : Immediate

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