What are the responsibilities and job description for the Communication Specialist - Mid position at Parsons Corporation?
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Job Description
The Communications Specialist – Mid, is a versatile and experienced professional responsible for developing, managing, and executing a full range of internal and external communications initiatives. This role requires a blend of hands-on content creation, strategic planning, and project management to support leadership priorities, engage the workforce, and promote the organization's mission. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the specialist will manage everything from drafting daily messaging and designing visual products to managing corporate events and providing strategic counsel. This position serves as a key driver of the organization's narrative, ensuring all communications are clear, consistent, and aligned with strategic objectives.
What You'll Be Doing
What Required Skills You'll Bring
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.
At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.
Job Description
The Communications Specialist – Mid, is a versatile and experienced professional responsible for developing, managing, and executing a full range of internal and external communications initiatives. This role requires a blend of hands-on content creation, strategic planning, and project management to support leadership priorities, engage the workforce, and promote the organization's mission. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, the specialist will manage everything from drafting daily messaging and designing visual products to managing corporate events and providing strategic counsel. This position serves as a key driver of the organization's narrative, ensuring all communications are clear, consistent, and aligned with strategic objectives.
What You'll Be Doing
- Develop and produce a wide variety of communication materials, including talking points, speeches, news articles, newsletters, official memoranda, and social media content.
- Design and create high-quality visual products such as infographics, publications, and presentations using tools like Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
- Provide editorial services to review and refine content, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and adherence to organizational style and policy.
- Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive communications plans and campaigns for key initiatives, programs, and events.
- Function as a trusted advisor to office-level leadership, providing guidance on messaging strategies, stakeholder engagement, and effective communication tactics.
- Analyze communication metrics and audience feedback to assess effectiveness and recommend improvements for future campaigns.
- Plan, manage, and execute a full spectrum of corporate events, including internal town halls, brown bags, and training sessions, as well as external conferences and industry engagements.
- Provide specialized protocol support for high-level meetings and visits from foreign dignitaries, managing all logistical and ceremonial details.
- Perform outreach to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including the workforce, agency partners, and industry contacts.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for media inquiries and coordinate responses as needed.
- Provide real-time graphic facilitation to visually capture and synthesize complex discussions during meetings and workshops.
What Required Skills You'll Bring
- Experience: A range of approximately 5 to 14 years of demonstrated experience in corporate communications, public affairs, or a related field.
- Education: A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field is typically required.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and advanced knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) is essential for many roles.
- Core Competencies: Strong writing, editing, and oral communication skills; proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; experience developing and executing strategic communications plans.
- Specialized Knowledge: Experience with event management, media relations, and protocol support is highly desirable. Experience in government or the Intelligence Community is a significant plus.
- Must have a current/active TS/SCI clearance or higher.
An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!
Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. To learn more about recruitment fraud and how to report it, please refer to https://www.parsons.com/fraudulent-recruitment/.