What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strategic Communication Outreach Specialist position at FWI (FedWriters, Inc.)?
Overview
Join our team as a Strategic Communication Outreach Specialist and support a federal transportation research center by shaping the strategy behind a nationally distributed research magazine and outreach program. You will build and execute integrated communication strategies, grow readership, and translate complex technical topics into compelling content for diverse audiences.
FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
Hybrid: This full-time hybrid position will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET (core hours fall within a 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ET window), with up to 20% on-site at Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center, McLean, VA (or Dept of Transportation HQ in Washington, DC), for meetings and coordination as needed. Some travel within the continental U.S. may be required for conferences and events.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Benefits
At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:
Pay Range
Negotiable
Join our team as a Strategic Communication Outreach Specialist and support a federal transportation research center by shaping the strategy behind a nationally distributed research magazine and outreach program. You will build and execute integrated communication strategies, grow readership, and translate complex technical topics into compelling content for diverse audiences.
FWI is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.
- Position is contingent upon contract award**
Hybrid: This full-time hybrid position will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET (core hours fall within a 6:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. ET window), with up to 20% on-site at Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center, McLean, VA (or Dept of Transportation HQ in Washington, DC), for meetings and coordination as needed. Some travel within the continental U.S. may be required for conferences and events.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategic outreach plans, promotional campaigns, and magazine marketing initiatives
- Create content for social media, web, and e-newsletters that expands digital readership
- Conduct market research and reader surveys to refine outreach strategy
- Measure and report on campaign performance using analytics
- Provide staffing and marketing support for tradeshows, conferences, and outreach events
- Translate complex technical or policy topics into accessible, high-impact narratives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or a closely related field
- 6–10 years of progressively responsible experience in strategic communications, digital marketing, and public affairs
- Demonstrated success growing subscriptions or readership through social media campaigns
- Experience in a Federal environment
- Knowledge of highway/surface transportation research
Benefits
At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Holiday Pay
- Paid Time Off
Pay Range
Negotiable