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Communications Specialist

Legislative Branch - Agency Wide
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/12/2024
USCIRF is actively seeking an experienced and creative Communications Specialist to be a key member of the Public Affairs team. The Communications Specialist will support USCIRF's activities as they relate primarily to media activities and advocacy, including disseminating information through op-eds, press releases, policy briefs, reports, and other publications.

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.

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