Content Coordinator

Work Where it Matters

Akima is not just another global enterprise and federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At Akima, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, Akima provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, Akima delivers agile solutions in the core areas of facilities, maintenance, and repair; information technology; logistics; protective services; systems engineering; mission support; furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E); and construction.

As an Akima employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.

Job Summary:

Akima is looking to hire a content coordinator professional to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing an array of communications and marketing projects. You will play a key role engaging and motivating employees in a variety of functions and office locations/environments, as well as attracting customers and potential employees around the world. You will work with the Internal Communications, Marketing, and Stakeholder Engagement teams to stay informed on company developments and build supporting project plans.

Job Responsibilities:

• Working with the Internal Communications, Marketing, and Stakeholder teams to plan and deliver content to support employee engagement

• Developing employee communications content that supports the overall communications strategy and reflect the key messages

• Implementing brand and corporate culture awareness across the Akima portfolio of companies

• Proactively engaging with departments and shared services within Akima to understand communications and marketing requirements and plans

• Writing and publishing content across the range of internal communications channels

• Planning and implementing digital ad campaigns

• Organizing marketing data and programs

• Working with the Internal Communications, Marketing, and Stakeholder teams to produce and develop employee communications and marketing campaign plans

• Providing support, as needed, on communications and marketing for employee and marketing events

• Proactively seeking opportunities and solicit feedback to enhance programs, events, and communication

• Ensuring all editorial content utilizes correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, and organizational style

• Four-year degree from an accredited university

• Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate marketing and communications

• Superb written communications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-performance environment

• Ability to identify, build, and maintain relationships with all levels of the organization

• Critical thinker who can solve problems while working collaboratively

• Comfort with a variety of digital communications tools

• Advanced skill in communicating to broad community audiences and understanding the scope of potential impacts

• Familiar with newer methods of communication (i.e., digital, email database management, etc.)

• An understanding of change management concepts

• MS Office proficiency required; SharePoint expertise preferred

• Advanced skill in writing and editing including spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and word usage; proofread for errors in content copy, art, and design

• Must be able to work from the Herndon, VA, office regularly

• Recent experience working with Akima marketing and communications