If you are passionate about impactful work aimed at advancing the health and wellbeing of Veterans, this is the role for you! In this role, the Senior Communications Specialist will oversee design, develop and maintain communications deliverables, and perform program and project management support tasks as necessary.

The Senior Communications Specialist will handle communications products such as leadership emails, presentations, newsletters, and internal marketing. The Senior Communications Specialist will develop strategic communications plans to guide the client in diverse communications efforts. Additionally, the Senior Communications Specialist will assess the impact and success of the various communication campaigns, adjusting their approach to future products based on results and feedback from team members and the client.

Location: At DCG the majority of our team members, including this role, are remote. With over 100 employees based in 27 states (and counting!), DCG is committed to hiring talented employees across the United States. The selected candidate will work during DCG’s core Eastern Standard Time business hours.

Position Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of eight (8) years of relevant professional experience supporting communications and marketing campaigns, preferably in an agency setting 
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities 
• Excellent writing skills with experience developing and/or editing a variety of communication products, including but not limited to blogs, videos, newsletters, infographics, and other communication products using plain language and AP style
• Successful communication campaign development, implementation, and management experience
• Proven to have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, an eagerness to work in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to manage a diverse workload 
• Knowledge and ability to execute communication plans based on the needs of the government to influence audience awareness and/or behaviors, including creating and adjusting messaging for communication products based on research gathered and analyzed
• Ability to work on multiple projects and manage multiple deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and ability to problem solve and drive outcomes
• Team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn

Preferred Experience: 

• Experience creating written communication materials and content on behalf of federal clients highly preferred 
• Working knowledge of VA/VHA social media platforms including VA Insider, Vantage Point, Facebook, Twitter, etc. is a plus 

What’s in it for you? 

DCG prides itself on having a unique and flexible culture. We value hard-working, self-motivated, and dedicated employees and are committed to providing an opportunity for tremendous career growth and earning potential. 

Company Culture

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package to include the following: 

• Market competitive pay.
• A variety of rich healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as group life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement with 4% corporate match and immediate vesting upon enrollment.
• Annual monetary supplement toward mental and physical wellbeing, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 100% Paid Family Bonding for all new parents (including adoption), short-term, and long-term disability. Family planning benefit towards fertility planning and treatment, adoption, and surrogacy.
• Generous paid time off including 11 paid federal holidays and an annual floating holiday.
• DCG offers a wide variety of growth and development opportunities such as: internal learning & development programs and professional development for those seeking to further their professional growth.
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About us: 

DCG Communications (DCG) is a specialized communications consultancy focused on developing influential communications programs to help clients build their brands and enhance their reputations. We work with the federal government, and currently support a number of long-term projects with the following agencies: Departments of Veterans Affairs, Defense, State, Transportation, Homeland Security, Housing & Urban Development, Small Business Administration, and more.

DCG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.