Strategic Communications Specialist

Koniag Government Services

. Assist the Strategic Communications Lead with day-to-day communications, outreach, marketing activities, and execution of the overall communications strategy .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic communications, content development, and audience engagement, with a strong ability to produce high-quality communications products tailored to diverse audiences. Proficient in researching, writing, and editing across various formats while ensuring accuracy and alignment with messaging objectives.

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Strategic CommunicationsContent DevelopmentAudience EngagementWriting and EditingResearch and Analysis

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Hard Skills

Content DevelopmentWritingEditingProofreadingResearchMedia AnalysisReport PreparationPresentation DevelopmentSocial Media ManagementNews Article Drafting

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailVerbal CommunicationInitiativeIndependenceAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Public RelationsMarketing CommunicationsJournalismOutreachMedia LandscapeDigital PlatformsAudience-Focused ContentCommunications StrategyStakeholder FeedbackCommunications Products

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist the Strategic Communications Lead with day-to-day communications, outreach, marketing activities, and execution of the overall communications strategy
Research and assess the social and traditional media landscape, including key themes, audiences, emerging issues, and mission-related factors
Develop audience-focused content for websites and approved digital platforms
Draft and edit news articles, press releases, social media posts, newsletters, presentations, leadership talking points, videos, and other materials
Translate technical and programmatic information into clear, compelling content for varied audiences
Research and recommend conferences, webinars, podcasts, industry events, and other outreach opportunities
Support development and production of brochures, exhibit materials, presentations, videos, and other communications products
Develop and coordinate periodic program newsletters
Monitor media coverage and identify relevant trends, themes, and issues
Analyze media and news data and prepare reports with written analysis, charts, graphs, key takeaways, and recommendations
Coordinate communications products through review and approval processes and incorporate stakeholder feedback
Ensure communications products are accurate, consistent, timely, and aligned with messaging objectives
Support additional communications, marketing, outreach, and content development activities as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Secret security clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, or a related field
Professional experience in strategic communications, public affairs, marketing communications, journalism, or a related field
Demonstrated experience researching, writing, editing, and developing communications content for multiple audiences and platforms
Experience developing professional communications products such as news articles, newsletters, web content, social media posts, presentations, press releases, or leadership materials
Experience conducting research and synthesizing information from multiple sources into concise, understandable communications products
Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills
Ability to turn complex information into clear, concise, engaging content tailored to the intended audience
Strong understanding of strategic communications, audience engagement, messaging, and content development
Ability to write effectively across a variety of formats and platforms while adapting tone and style to the intended audience
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, polished, high-quality work
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage assignments from initial concept through review and completion
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Paid parental leave
Life and disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement