Blueprint Creative Group · 2 months ago
Communication Strategist/ DOD Experience/ Washington DC Area
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expBlueprint Creative Group is seeking a Communication Strategist to support their DOD client. This role involves developing and executing strategic communication plans to advance DOD's mission and enhance public trust, requiring expertise in public affairs and campaign planning.
AdvertisingBrand MarketingHigher EducationMarketing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop, lead, and execute comprehensive, multi-channel communication plans aligned with DOD priorities and client's objectives
Translate complex DOD initiatives into clear, compelling messages tailored to specific audiences (internal, public, partner, and adversary-facing)
Integrate strategic messaging across DOD campaigns, ensuring consistency, timeliness, and relevance
Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders, including DOD commands, DoD counterparts, and interagency partners to ensure synchronized messaging
Provide communication counsel to senior leaders and staff on policy rollouts, DOD programs, and public engagements
Draft messaging frameworks, themes, and talking points to support DOD campaigns, high-profile events, and strategic initiatives
Shape content strategies for external-facing platforms and internal communication tools
Monitor communication effectiveness using performance metrics, sentiment analysis, and stakeholder feedback
Recommend adjustments to strategies and content based on real-time data, media coverage, and strategic assessments
Support rapid communication planning and crisis response efforts related to DOD operations, national security issues, or reputational threats
Contribute to the development of contingency messaging, public statements, and internal communications during high-visibility incidents
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Affairs, Journalism, Strategic Communication, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of experience in public affairs, strategic communication, or media relations
Minimum of 5 years supporting military or federal agencies in a communication strategy or senior advisory capacity
Demonstrated success managing multi-faceted communication campaigns
Strong understanding of DoD communication protocols, public affairs doctrine, and the information environment
Proficiency in messaging development, campaign integration, and performance measurement
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a highly collaborative environment
Familiarity with digital platforms, social media strategy, and analytics tools
Public Trust (or ability to obtain)
Preferred
Master's degree
Previous experience working onsite at the Pentagon or within a DOD command headquarters
Knowledge of DOD structure, chain of command, and key communication challenges
Ability to distill complex policy or operational language into public-facing narratives
Active Secret Clearance
Company
Blueprint Creative Group
Blueprint Creative Group provides strategic communications counsel during times of opportunity, change, and crisis.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Fabiola Fleuranvil
Chief Executive Officer
Mary DiMaggio Finley
Chief Strategy Officer
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