5+ years of experience in communication strategy for government programs or similar entities
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; Master's preferred
Proficient in AP Stylebook; familiarity with military style guides is a plus
Knowledge of Section 508 Compliance requirements
Ability to obtain a Public Trust clearance
Federal Government experience is highly preferred
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee team performance to ensure quality work products
Conduct research and develop communication plans for acquisition-related guidance
Provide comprehensive writing support including editing and layout for communication products
Write and edit weekly news articles and monthly feature articles for various publications
Screen and summarize relevant media coverage for daily email updates
Plan and develop content for a monthly newsletter, including feature-length articles
Coordinate event support, including collateral development and coverage of presentations
Maintain an editorial calendar for all written submissions and publications
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
401K plan
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account options
Long-Term and Short-Term Disability coverage
Paid Time Off and Federal Holidays
Remote work flexibility
Full Job Description
Government Communications / Team Lead (Remote) **Clearance Level: Able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance** Position Description: Network Runners is seeking a Government Communications / Team Lead. The mission includes ongoing communication support for both internal government audiences and interested external audiences, including the public, journalists, and other United States Executive and Legislative departments. The mission also routinely supports communication efforts led by various headquarters and field elements, and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) elements as part of ongoing communications. Duties and Responsibilities:
Team Leadership: Take an active part in team performance and provide all oversight and quality assurance required to accomplish duties for the presentation of professional work products meeting mission requirements.
Communication Planning: Provide research, planning, implementation, and evaluation support in the development of acquisition-related communication guidance and plans.
Writing Support: Writing support includes research, analysis, writing, editing, proofreading, design, layout, and related production work for assigned communication products.
News & Feature Articles: Write, edit, and proofread unique news articles each week on the public website or feature articles each month for publications or websites.
Briefs: Oversee screening of media coverage of relevance to the government in general, military branches and the defense industry for inclusion in an email summary delivered every workday.
Newsletter: Provide writing support, including planning, research, and development of unique feature-length articles and other items for publication in a monthly newsletter.
Event Support: Develop, execute and plan in concert with government staff to support their attendance at various events. This would include collateral development and printing, booth support, and coverage of mission related presentations/panel discussions at the event for inclusion in future newsletters.
Editorial Calendar: Develop and maintain an editorial calendar of all proposed and in-process written submissions for publications, the website, input to the blog, and the monthly newsletter.
Speeches, Briefings & Talking Points: Assist government staff with conducting research, preparing read-ahead materials, and drafting speeches, briefings or talking points on an as needed basis.
Media & Stakeholder Outreach Materials: Assist with writing, editing and proofreading fact sheets, media advisories, acquisition updates, white papers, and other written materials for audiences to include the media, as well as internal and external stakeholders.
Graphic Support: Support graphic design and layout efforts.
Collateral Materials: Develop branded communication tools to support communication products and engagement.
Position Requirements:
Must possess at least five (5) years of experience planning, executing and supervising expert communication strategies, efforts and products for a major government program or similar entity.
BA/BS in relevant field. MA/MS preferred.
Must have Associated Press (AP) Stylebook experience. Awareness of military style guide elements preferred.
Must be familiar with and have knowledge of Section 508 Compliance requirements.
Able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Federal Government experience highly preferred.
Type of Job: Full Time Salary: Competitive salary Attractive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, HSA/FSA, LTD/STD, PTO, Federal Holidays Work Location: REMOTE
