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Communications Manager

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Vox Optima, LLC

Communications Manager

Reston, VA +17 locations
Full Time
Paid
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  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN WASHINGTON, DC AT THE WASHINGTON NAVY YARD

    COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

    LOCATION: Washington, DC

    YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 10+

    DEGREE: BA/BS in Communications, English, Public Relations or related field

    CLEARANCE: SECRET

    We need motivated candidates with communications project management, writing and editorial, and strategic communications planning experience to support a US Navy command communications contract. This position will support command communications activities, including:

    • Providing management and oversight of a team of strategic communications professionals supporting tasks including writing, editing, public release processing, video and multimedia production, speechwriting, event management and digital content development.
    • Providing support for public affairs products, including presentations, press releases, briefs, audits, communications plans and newsletters.
    • Working with senior level government communicators to develop short and long-term communications plans and strategies.
    • Provide support to video and digital production, speechwriters and content developers for ongoing weekly, bi weekly, monthly and annual projects including short and long form videos.
    • Manage monthly reporting and invoicing, employee and project workflow and support on-site clients with daily projects.

    The ideal candidate will have the following skills:

    • Demonstrated experience leading and managing a communications team, with strong project management, personnel management and organizational skills.
    • Demonstrated experience and knowledge of written communications, including senior level experience in writing, editing, layout/design and proofing. Ability to proof and edit work of more junior personnel.
    • Ability to translate complex technical, legal, legislative, regulatory and statistical information into plain language for a variety of audiences.
    • Ability to assess operational environment and recommend creative communication solutions within a deadline driven, fast-paced environment.
    • Strong project management skills with ability to take project from concept to completion.
    • Experience in managing budgeting, scheduling and workforce for a team.
    • Experience interacting with Senior level military and civilian personnel.
    • Understanding of the Associated Press style guide.
    • Understanding of MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite.

    Interested applicants can submit resumes in searchable PDF format via the application portal below or through email at jobs@voxoptima.com. If an online portfolio of work is available, please include the link.

     

    Company Description

    Let’s get the basics out of the way – we are a small but powerful communications, consulting and media relations company. Our job is to get your message out in clear and easy to understand ways to the people that need to hear it, and to get results with that message. Nice to meet you. Now let's get to work! @voxoptima facebook.com/VoxOptimaPR

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