Strategic Communications Strategist

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Management, Strategic Management, or Program/Project Management is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in strategic communications, program management, or a related field, preferably within a military or government setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing, executing, and measuring communication strategies.
• Strong ability to extend narratives across multiple media channels.
• Proficiency in project management, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement.
• Extensive experience in internal and external stakeholder communication.
• Strong writing, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Experience in managing digital communication campaigns.
• Ability to track, analyze, and measure communication effectiveness.
• Proven leadership in collaborating with internal teams and executive stakeholders.
• Flexibility to adapt to fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute comprehensive strategic communication plans, aligning with AFWERX organizational priorities.
• Conduct strategic research, analyze the communication landscape, and identify target audiences and key messaging strategies.
• Submit communications plans and deliverables for government review and approval.
• Implement integrated communication strategies across various media, ensuring compliance with operational security requirements.
• Collaborate with AFWERX leadership and subject matter experts to enhance stakeholder engagement.
• Facilitate internal communications within AFWERX, ensuring personnel remain informed.
• Engage with government agencies, industry partners, and NGOs to enhance AFWERX’s reputation.
• Track and evaluate communication effectiveness using analytics tools.
• Ensure messaging consistency across all platforms.
• Develop and manage relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Lead messaging and content strategy for various communication outputs.
• Serve as the primary communications point of contact, ensuring alignment with AFWERX objectives.
• Utilize feedback from stakeholders to improve communication efforts.
• Support content development teams aligning with AFWERX brand guidelines.
• Stay informed about trends in strategic communications.
• Lead communications planning for campaigns and events.
• Recommend and implement new tools to enhance communication efficiency.