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Original Job Post

Mathematica · 2 days ago

Sr. Communications Specialist

Washington, DC

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$90K/yr - $125K/yr

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Translate and disseminate policy-relevant evidence through a variety of formats and channels

Co-create strategic messaging, dissemination, and engagement plans in support of project activities

Develop and implement strategic outreach campaigns, including identification and engagement of primary and secondary audiences

Maintain network of media/journalist contacts and place stories in relevant media outlets

Support government affairs and project colleagues in planning and execution of policymaker briefings and events

Collaborate in planning and execution of inclusive events and thought leadership forums

Develop content for the company’s external website, engagement emails, newsletters, blog posts, podcasts, and social media platforms

Conceptualize, plan, and produce high-quality digital and print products to engage priority audiences

Develop strategies for community engagement and dissemination, provide strategic communications counsel to proposal teams

Support diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and apply diversity lens across job responsibilities

Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualification

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Thorough knowledge of policy issuesInternational development knowledgeProficient in Microsoft WordExcelPowerPoint Adobe Creative SuiteSeven years of experience writing skills synthesizeConvey complex informationExceptional project managementClient service skillsSound judgmentIndependence

Required

Excellent writing skills a must; work should require minimal oversight and editing

Ability to synthesize and convey, through a variety of platforms and media, complex data and information for diverse audiences

Thorough knowledge of international, federal, or state policy issues in health, education, early childhood, employment, family support, international development, and/or nutrition

Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, a plus

Exceptional project management and client service (internal and external) skills

Exercise sound judgment and work independently to accomplish tasks

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Political Science, Journalism, or related field; Master’s degree preferred

Seven years of progressively responsible, professional-level experience in a government organization, public relations, or a research or policy-oriented organization, or other comparable experience