Communications Specialist

Position Overview

This role will be onsite at an office in Paducah, Kentucky. Under general supervision, perform Communications job functions as assigned by management. Job responsibilities primarily include photography and videography supporting the management and deployment of internal and external stakeholder communications processes.

Duties

The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support management in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

• Capture photos and video of project progress and events
• Compose, editing and/or revising written, online or broadcast messaging
• Respond to stakeholder feedback (written, electronic, face-to-face);
• Represent the organization in various stakeholder forums;
• Support interaction with local and national news media to further organizational messaging goals and respond as needed to media queries;
• Support planning, material preparation and execution of public and stakeholder events;
• Assist with content and process management within the department;
• Assist with development and deployment of visual media;
• Assist with formulation and deployment of strategic, targeted communications planning;
• Assist with tracking and evaluating media coverage;
• Perform duties of general/routine-to-moderate complexity in nature;
• Other job-related duties as assigned
• Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and performs assigned duties in a safe manner
• Actively participates in Safety Work Groups
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS degree in a related field and 1 year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Typical experience ranges from 1 - 4 years or a strong portfolio.
• Experience in videography and/or photography.
• Experience in some or all phases of video production and/or photo editing.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Excellent PC skills including Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite software or equivalents.
• Proficient in journalistic writing, including Associated Press style requirements and capable of deadline-pressure production.
• Willing to work flexible hours.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Work in an office at a normal environmental restoration atmosphere (outdated and/or abandoned facilities or industrial field environments). May also work at off-project sites representing the organization at various types of locations throughout the community for business purposes. Potential exposure to equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents or hazardous and radioactive materials if proper safety procedures are not followed.
• Ability to perform sedentary to light work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (any exertion of force/lifting greater than 45 pounds requires usage of a two-person "buddy system"), non-repetitive, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly, repetitive; performing such activities as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, grasping, kneeling, stooping, reaching.
• Ability to perform primary office duties including heavy computer usage.
• In some cases, radiological training may be required.
  
  

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the overall purpose of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform job-related duties as management requests. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.