Communication Associate - Aptive : Job Details

Artemis is seeking a full-time Communications Specialist with experience writing and editing a variety of materials for a large-scale project in a consulting environment. The ideal candidate will understand project management, communication, writing, branding and consulting best practices. The Communications Specialist will be responsible for developing a variety of communications products including, but not limited to, communications plans, newsletters, editorial calendars, programmatic short documents, social media, videos and more.

The role requires a self-starter, proactive problem solver and action-oriented team player with previous experience in management consulting. This position needs an individual that is committed to providing superior service, poised under pressure and has a positive and flexible attitude.

This is a contingent hire position.

This position is remote. However, travel for occasional in-person meetings may be required.

• Assist with the development of a communications plan designed to lay the foundation of a large-scale communications campaign.
• Translate complex scientific messaging into plain language to ensure materials are easy to read, understand and use.
• Plan, generate and deliver client-ready materials for stakeholders, including client leadership.
• Make recommendations to improve the performance of products.
• Collect, interpret and synthesize content into plain language upon which audiences can quickly act.
• Create story-driven narratives that form the foundation of digital outreach campaigns.
• Recommend creative concept and new approaches for communication activities that incorporate leading best practices and methodologies.
• Ensure content conveys critical information and reflects key messaging in a standardized and consistent tone and voice.
• Review document for stylistic and formatting consistency.
• Ensure all products align with client style guides and federal plain language standards.

• 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Bachelors degree in related field.
• Proven experience leading communications and outreach campaigns.
• Demonstrated experience working with federal clients and C-level executives.
• Experience in developing communications and branding products such as communications plans, fact sheets, videos, newsletters, social media, editorial calendars and more.
• Demonstrated experience with industry-leading social media and e-newsletter platforms.
• Strategic thinker with a forward-looking approach to marketing trends and technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Experience supporting complex projects and transformation efforts within the federal government.
• Comfortability with supporting complex client relationships.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a public trust clearance.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

• Strong critical thinking, analytical and time management skills.
• Proven ability to organize, prioritize and work well with others.
• Ability to communicate thoughts, ideas and solutions logically both written and orally.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to receive feedback from senior-level clients and implement changes quickly and effectively.
• Ability to get up to speed quickly on complex issues.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment.

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