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Legislative Branch - Agency Wide is Hiring a Communications Specialist Near Washington, DC

Qualifications:

Minimum 4 years' progressively responsible experience commensurate with duties outlined above, and including:

• Working with the media;
• Implementing a social media strategy and experience with media outreach;
• Drafting and editing press releases, web content, and other communications materials;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including copy editing;
• Multi-tasking and working in a fast-paced setting, defining and meeting deadlines;
• Working with various contact management systems such as WordPress or Drupal and email distribution programs such as Meltwater, Mail Chimp, etc.;
• Website maintenance, or the ability to learn the necessary skills quickly;
• Working knowledge of AP Style, MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, web platforms, HTML, email clients, Google Analytics (and/or other metrics tools), and other web-related skills, including digital graphic design creation and video editing software; and
• Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and collegial demeanor.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Chief of Public Affairs, the Communications Specialist's primary responsibilities involve the following:

• Assisting with the implementation of a communications strategy;
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with media contacts;
• Enhancing USCIRF's outreach through traditional news media, public events, social media, and other communications outlets;
• Generating content and promoting reports, op-editorials, press releases, etc. that support USCIRF and the agency's overall mission;
• Performing quality control of information communicated to internal and external audiences to include editing for grammar, format, and graphic design;
• Tracking and monitoring day-to-day official communications;
• Assisting in planning and promoting events;
• Assisting with USCIRF's website management and utilizing analytics to improve outreach effectiveness; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Job Summary