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Journeyman Strategic Communications Specialist

Jobtailor · Patuxent Highland (Historical), MD, USA ·

Job type:
Full Time

Produce and deliver effective internal and external stakeholder communications

Coordinate with Program Executive Office public affairs

Facilitate communications between media, squadrons, industry partners, NAVAIR IPTs, and other agencies

Write articles, captions, briefs, presentations, news media strategies, crisis media response plans, key messaging, media query responses, press releases, feature articles, talking points/speeches, social media posts, and awards

Support senior leadership interview preparation and media training

Plan and coordinate events and protocol activities

Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations

Design multimedia and graphic products including infographics, illustrations, logos/branding, photography, image editing, and publication design

Collaborate with AVIAN's creative professionals through peer reviews, shared resources, and continuing education sessions

Requirements

BA/BS degree in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field

Three to ten years of combined experience performing the listed responsibilities

Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance

U.S. Citizenship required

Experience supporting NAVAIR desired

Microsoft Teams and SharePoint experience

Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to write in alignment with AP style and government guidelines

Flexible team player and self-starter with excellent organizational skills

Ability to work in a team environment or autonomously

Ability to manage competing priorities and meet critical project schedules

Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously

Ability to travel occasionally

Experience with Microsoft Forms, Planner, SharePoint, and Power Automate is a plus

Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in stakeholder communications, media relations, and public relations strategies, with proficiency in writing and designing multimedia content. Capable of managing competing priorities and collaborating effectively in team environments while adhering to government guidelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

BA/BS Degree In Communication

Public Relations Experience

Adobe Creative Suite Proficiency

AP Style Writing

NAVAIR Support Experience

Hard Skills

Media Query Responses

Crisis Media Response Plans

Press Releases

Event Coordination

Graphic Design

Multimedia Production

Key Messaging

Interview Preparation

Social Media Management

Publication Design

Soft Skills

Excellent Organizational Skills

Flexible Team Player

Self-Starter

Ability To Manage Competing Priorities

Ability To Work Autonomously

Certifications & Qualifications

Department Of Defense Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Stakeholder Communications

Public Image Promotion

Media Relations

NAVAIR

Government Guidelines

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Forms

Microsoft Planner

Power Automate

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