Strategic Communications Specialist
Company: Cathexiscorp
Location: Washington
Posted on: September 21, 2023
Job Description:
Team CATHEXIS elevates the government contracting experience
through rapid response, deep skill, and thoughtful problem-solving
and communication. Our core capabilities are our top-tier program
and project management, data analytics, and audit services, the
backbone of which is our integrated approach to operational
excellence.
You worked hard to get to where you are. You strive to make every
day better than the day before. So do we. Team CATHEXIS operates
with an all-in mindset. We are working together to create a company
that supports our shared values and individual goals. Our values
are centered around Respect, Engagement, Customer Service,
Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence in everything we do for our
employees, clients, partners, and communities. We believe success
is best when we listen and lead with empathy; model high standards
of ethics to provide a rewarding candidate experience; work hard,
have fun, and appreciate the strengths we all bring to the team;
and empower our employees to create innovative and trusted
results.
We are looking for a dynamic Strategic Communications Specialist to
join our team! The Strategic Communications Specialist will aid the
Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Office of Health Informatics
(OHI) Clinical Informatics and Data Management Office (CIDMO) in
Strategic Communications processes, procedures, and initiatives.
They will support the technical, administrative, and management
aspects of production across multiple mediums and platforms.
This position is contingent upon award.
Responsibilities:
- Knowledge of and capable of performing a wide range of
multimedia support functions, such as social media content/plans,
digital production, and editing, and/or coordination of streaming
roundtable broadcasts
- Ability to set up and operate professional audio and/or video
recording equipment
- Assists in the development and/or preparation of presentation
materials
- Contribute to the continued development and maintenance of
projects
- Clearly communicate details among cross-functional teams
(digital production, curriculum, design, event management,
administrative) to ensure implementation alignment
- Distill input from the team and collaborators, developing the
best approach for incorporating feedback into project
executions
- Collaborate with all Digital Production team members to define
and manage goals, scope, specific deliverables, and scheduling
needs
- Facilitate aggressive timelines and proactively address
bottlenecks
- Ensure efficient and timely production of all project
elements
- Assist the Senior Program Manager with the coordination and
implementation of various communication initiatives, including:
- Production Lifecycle Planning/ Scheduling: Assist with
pre-production scheduling, determining the number of days, schedule
shoot dates, and determining call times; manage production
schedules and timelines
- Digital/Social: Ability to create types of posts in various
mediums for a variety of platforms. Working knowledge of HTML and
CSS; proficiency in social media and other digital marketing tools
and strategies
- Communications: Ability to write, edit, proofread, and
copywrite communication plans, press releases, blogs, and
article
- Audio/Visual: Strong familiarity with production equipment
(photography, video, audio), streaming platforms, and conferencing
(OBS, WebEX, Teams, Zoom)
Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Multimedia Production, Advertising or
Communications
- 8+ years in production, preferably in a government
setting
- 3+ years' experience with digital media strategy
- Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite
- Proficient SharePoint
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (specifically PowerPoint),
Acrobat PRO, analytics tools, and social networking platforms,
including but not limited to Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and
LinkedIn
- Excellent oral and written communication skills (writing,
editing, proofreading and copywriting)
- Excellent project management skills; strong attention to
detail, and high work standards
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team
with a positive attitude
- Familiarity with 508 Accessibility Compliance (web, document,
graphic/image)
- Able to obtain a minimum of NACI (National Agency Check with
Inquiries) for a Veterans Affairs Public Trust Clearance
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Team player who is a flexible, self-starter with strong
attention to detail
- Experience in quality deliverable production and action
tracking
- Strong client interaction skills and experience with client
facilitation (staff through leadership level)
- Can consult with others in an effective and polite
manner
- Assumes ownership and responsibility for assigned actions
and/or tasks
- Sets priorities and recognizes when re-prioritization is needed
based on project and client needs
- Can effectively organize information
- Strong interest in gathering and analyzing data
- Ability to synthesize information
- VA and/or VHA experience
- Experience with Film/Photo shoots a plus
- Graphic design experience a plus
- Government contracting experience
- Experience supporting the military, Veterans Administration, or
prior military experience
CATHEXIS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be
discriminated against on the basis of disability EEO IS THE LAW.
The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the
Company's written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available
for inspection upon request by contactinginfo@cathexiscorp.com. If
you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a
reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection
process, please contact the Recruiting
DepartmentRecruitingTeam@cathexiscorp.com
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