Strategic Communications Specialist, Bethesda, MD

Strategic Communications Specialist, Bethesda, MD Synertex

LLC - 5.0

Bethesda, MD Job Details Full-time 17 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Paid time off 401(k) 6% Match 401(k) matching Qualifications Content writing Research Staff training Mentoring TS/SCI with Polygraph Training & development Adobe Acrobat Full Job Description Synertex is seeking a Strategic Communications Specialist to work with a Government Intelligence Community client in Bethesda, MD. Benefits include competitive PTO, 11 Paid Government Holidays, a 401k with 6% match, and a comprehensive list of health care options.

Clearance:

TS/SCI with a Polygraph

RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilitate meetings and take detailed notes as a primary duty, in addition to leading communication support such as developing, preparing, producing, coordinating, and editing various products, including strategy and planning documents. Prepare assignments based on input from subject matter experts, integrating gathered information into cohesive and comprehensible documents. Support the team by researching, proofreading, editing, creating, writing, processing, revising, formatting, and providing quality checks on various products for both hardcopy and electronic publication, as well as dissemination on multiple platforms. Ensure that documentation and editing support includes checks for accuracy and consistency in organization, style, readability, and accessibility based on the medium. Draft and edit various communication materials and products, such as talking points, speeches, quotes, remarks, leadership communications, marketing copy, newsletter content, website content, and other communication products. Initiate, plan, execute, and report on tasks independently. Rewrite submissions as necessary to organize, balance, and apply a consistent sense of style, grammar, and flow to these written materials. Convey complex information in a clear and simple manner. Ensure all products are consistent with tradecraft and publication standards.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree and 18+ years of experience, a Master's degree and 10+ years of experience, or no degree with 24+ years of experience. Requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph. Experience in leading communication support including the development, preparation, production, coordination, and editing of a range of products. Experience in mentoring and training junior staff. Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and other relevant tools for content creation. Skilled in researching, proofreading, editing, creating, writing, processing, revising, formatting, and coordinating the composition of products for publication. Ability to draft and edit a variety of communication materials and products. Experience in preparing and editing speeches or scripts for senior executives. Ability to convey complex information in a clear and simple manner. Proficient with tools including the MS Office suite, collaboration tools such as MS Teams and SharePoint, as well as Adobe Acrobat.