Senior Integrated Communications Associate

Write press releases, social media posts, and website content

Draft executive-level and technical feature and informational pieces

Create short- and long-form educational stories across multiple media channels based on interviews with subject matter experts

Attend meetings and events to promote Peraton to potential customers and partners

Edit copy according to AP and Peraton style

Research and develop content across multiple company areas

Translate technical jargon into digestible language for internal and external audiences

Create collateral ranging from white papers to marketing materials

Use Microsoft, Canva, and Adobe applications

Work with the MarCom team to align internal and external messaging

Manage portions of projects and complete projects using project management software

Assess project progress, work across teams, and meet deadlines

Collaborate on events, employee engagement, marketing materials, and graphic design initiatives

Identify flaws, recommend improved processes and solutions, and continually grow

Report to and work from the Reston Town Center office

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in English, communications, or related field OR a high school diploma and eight years of publishing experience

At least 8 years of corporate communications experience

12+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Exceptional writing ability; prepared to share clips or a portfolio

Proofreading/editing expertise and understanding of nuanced messaging

Ability to accept constructive criticism

Desire to learn and adhere to Peraton’s style and brand

Flexibility to learn new software, pivot when needs change, and contribute to team efforts

Ability to work independently

Strong organizational skills

Deadline oriented

Must be a US Citizen

Government contracting experience (nice to have)

Master’s degree in English, communications, or related field (nice to have)

Experience with graphic design/layout (nice to have)

Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Canva, and other graphics tools (nice to have)

Familiarity with SharePoint and other intranet tools (nice to have)

Experience with social posting platforms (nice to have)

Core Competencies
Demonstrates exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to translate technical jargon into accessible content. Proficient in managing projects, collaborating across teams, and producing diverse marketing materials while adhering to brand standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Exceptional Writing Ability

Proofreading/Editing Expertise

Corporate Communications Experience

Project Management Skills

Graphic Design/Layout Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills

Content Creation

Technical Writing

Copy Editing

Research Skills

Project Management

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational Skills

Ability to Accept Constructive Criticism

Flexibility to Learn New Software

Deadline Oriented

Ability to Work Independently

Industry Keywords

Corporate Communications

Government Contracting

Marketing Materials

Nuanced Messaging

Employee Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Applications

Canva

Adobe Applications

SharePoint

Social Posting Platforms

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