We need a Mid-Level External Staff Writer for the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Office of Corporate Communication (SEA 00D). NAVSEA SEA 00D supports the command mission of designing, building, delivering and sustaining the U.S. Navy’s ships, submarines and systems through its strategic communications efforts. SEA 00D is responsible for providing the strategic guidance, planning and execution support for all enterprise-wide internal and external communication, including marketing requirements and legislative engagement. Your role as an External Staff Writer for the SEA 00D will be to create and manage diverse communication materials, providing media training, monitoring media coverage, handling social media content, supporting speechwriting, and managing administrative tasks related to public release approvals. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer job a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Responsibilities
Prepare statements, press releases, articles, public affairs guidance, communication plans, and briefing cards.
Prepare similar required and in accordance with Navy and Associated Press (AP) Style guidance
Use knowledge of Navy programs and policies to develop responses to media queries
Coordinating with applicable subject matter experts to develop responses to media queries
Execute media training and develop prep packages for Navy leaders and support media engagements
Provde ghost writing to external audiences such as correspondence to key stakeholders, etc
Execute interviews, media roundtables, gaggles, etc. with local, national and defense trade press.
Execute across various communication channels such as radio, print, and broadcast
Conduct media monitoring and analysis across communication channels
Identify, compile, prepare and support distribution of daily News Clips prior to 6:00 a.m. each business day.
Develop, plan and execute social media content and campaigns aligned to messaging priorities and objectives.
Provide speechwriting support for NAVSEA Command Leadership.
Examples of speeches pertain to conferences, symposiums, testimony, and ceremonies
Provide support for tracking and processing all Technical Review requests for public release approval.
Support requires logging of technical reviews
Answer phone calls or email inquiries on the status of reviews
Tracking reviews through the review process
Process letters indicating the disposition of the technical review
Mailing correspondence to submitters and file completed reviews and dispose reviews older than three years
Required Skills/Experience
The ability to write and edit articles, social media posts, etc. according to Navy and Associated Press Style Book
Strong demonstration of communication skills, both written and oral
Ability to produce concise and properly edited products that clearly convey complex information and ideas
Can synthesize complex ideas and initiatives into easily understood communications for a variety of audiences
Ability to convey information to audiences with varying levels of understanding of NAVSEA's programs..
Thorough analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically
Ability identify needs and requirements and to develop recommendations and solutions
Ability to manage small and large-scale projects that contribute to a larger strategic communications plan
Ability to manage competing priorities under strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail
Ability to work effectively with NAVSEA's senior leaders in a high profile and demanding office
Familiarity with NAVSEA, Congress, the Navy and Department of Defense
Required Education / Certifications
Bachelor of Arts / Science degree in English or Communications
Five years’ civilian or military experience writing as depicted in applicant’s portfolio / writing samples
LOCATION
Washington Navy Yard, DC 20376
CLEARANCE
Background Investigation as this position supports the Federal Government
CLIENT
Department of the Navy (DoN), the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Office of Corporate Communication (SEA 00D). NAVSEA SEA 00D
TRAVEL
Travel may be required
WORK HOURS
40 hours a week, 8 hours a day
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION
Employment Classification Eligibility — W2
RELOCATION
Not eligible for relocation benefits
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Internet Publishing
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