JANSON has an immediate need for a Communications Specialist/Content Manager in the Northern Virginia area. This is a full-time position with an expectation to work onsite 5 days a week.

This position requires a professional who can work successfully in a fast-paced customer environment and is skilled in all aspects of web development/maintenance and social media. This position will create, collaborate, and manage communications outreach and promotional content among multiple stakeholders/contributors and in alignment with communications goals for internal and external target audiences across a wide variety of digital/print communications and marketing channels. The ideal candidate will excel in a team environment yet bring forward a decisive personality to successfully engage with peers and senior government officials.

JOB DUTIES:

· Create, review, and update strategic communications products such as brochures, information sheets, etc.

· Assist social media specialist in researching, writing, and executing social media content (text, images, video) to ensure proper coverage and placement of identified topics in concert with short-term and/or long-term strategies.

· Ensure all communications products meet the customers’ required brand guidelines.

· Ability to develop content for the website and conduct updates.

· Ability to analyze website metrics and provide weekly website analytics report.

· Track and maintain communication assets such as images/photos, graphics, clipart, and other visual information products.

Key responsibilities of this position include:

· Content Strategy: Develop and implement a content strategy that supports marketing and business objectives, including audience segmentation, content calendar, and distribution plans.

· Content Creation: Create high-quality, original content in various formats, including blog posts, articles, infographics, videos, and social media updates.

· Content Editing: Review and edit content for clarity, accuracy, grammar, and style, ensuring all content adheres to brand guidelines.

· Content Distribution: Develop and execute a content distribution plan to maximize reach and engagement across various channels, including social media, email, and partnerships.

· Team Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, design, and government to ensure content aligns with overall brand messaging and goals.

· Content Promotion: Plan and execute promotional campaigns to boost the visibility of key content pieces.

· Content Calendar: Maintain an organized content calendar to ensure consistent and timely content delivery.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

· A minimum of four (4) years demonstrated professional communications/ marketing/public relations experience, with at least three (3) years’ experience within public affairs/communications/marketing/public relations within the past five (5) years.

· Experience working with platforms such as Monday.com or Slack preferred but not required.

· A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a communications-related discipline. A degree in History is a plus!

· Active secret clearance.

· Work experience for an organization with a national profile in a Top 10 media market and/or national following preferred.

· Must be familiar with Army regulations and public affairs guidelines (AR 360-1) and AP Style.

· OPSEC experience and training preferred but not required.

· Professional communications/marketing/public relations certifications preferred.

· A working understanding of the military, military public affairs, U.S. Army preferred.

· Ability to multi-task, time management and organizational skills.

· Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

· Creative thinker with a passion for staying up to date with industry trends and best practices.

· Work or volunteer experience with an art, culture, museum, and/or visitor-focused mission preferred.

JANSON provides a competitive benefits package with all the things we love and need:

· Competitive base salary

· Hybrid work flexibility

· 401K with matching incentive

· Short and Long-term disability

· Life insurance

· PTO

· Paid holidays

· Professional development opportunities

JANSON has a reputation for delivering service excellence and we do this by listening, thinking, AND delivering! We love what we do. We take care of our customers, our employees, and others. If you’re ready to make a difference and bring our customers’ mission to life while enhancing your career and growth goals – we would love for you to join us!

JANSON is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary range?
• Do you have military public affairs experience?
• Are you willing to work onsite at the Army Museum, Fort Belvoir, VA 5 days a week?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Communications, marketing and public relations: 4 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fort Belvoir, VA 22060