Communications Specialist

Communications Specialist

Lyndhurst, NJ

Sabre88 is a certified HUBZone and global consulting firm bringing capabilities in Help Desk and contact Center Support, Telecommunications Support, Financial Services, Acquisition Support, and Data Entry and forms Processing to federal government and commercial clients. Sabre88 takes pride in helping its clients improve overall business processes by tailoring best practices into replicable methodologies and by drawing on a capacity to assemble premier experts, processes, and tools tailored to its client’s individual needs. Sabre88 presents a proven ability to help government leaders manage large-scale initiatives and achieve mission goals and is unsurpassed in its fervent commitment to the objectives of its clients 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Sabre88 is recruiting for a Communications Specialist or a Communication Firm to provide communications services to a potential client in Lyndhurst, NJ. This position is for a tentative contract award and if awarded, this position will be an on call, as needed for a total of 25 hours per month.  The ideal candidate would possess a creative and strategic mindset with proven social media and networking expertise, superior content writing experience for all media platforms, and submit a portfolio of communication work for review.

We will be accepting applications from all qualified applicants or firms. However, applicants who reside in a HUBZone area are strongly encouraged to apply and may check their residency status at the following link:

https://maps.certify.sba.gov/hubzone/map#center=44.722800,-103.249700&zoom=4

Responsibilities:

§  Develop effective corporate communication strategies

§  Maintain copy writing requirements

§  Draft content for press releases, mass media distribution, and company website

§  Organize initiatives, strategic planning, event planning, and press conferences

§  Liaison with the media and manage requests for interviews, statements etc

§  Collaborate with marketing professionals to produce copy for advertisements or articles

§  Facilitate the resolution of disputes with the public or external vendors

§  Manage internal communications and assist in communication of strategies and messages from senior leadership

§  Draft annual reports and maintain stakeholder engagement

§  Prepare materials for public events

§  Additional related duties as assigned

Requirements:

§  3 - 5 years of proven experience as communications specialist

§  MA in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or similar relevant field

§  Experience in web design and content production

§  Experience in copywriting and editing

§  Experience with MS Office, photo and video-editing software

§  A superior command of oral and written English language

§  Outstanding organizational and strategic planning abilities

§  A sporting, environmental, scientific, or entertainment background is a plus

§  Submit a portfolio of communication work for review

Background Check/Security Requirements:

§  Must successfully pass a federal background check

§  Must successfully clear 3 reference checks

§  Must be authorized to work in the United States

Job Type:

§  On Call as needed; 25 hours/monthly

*All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Your employment with Sabre88 is a voluntary one and is subject to termination by you or Sabre88 at will, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time.

Nothing in these policies shall be interpreted to be in conflict with or to eliminate or modify in anyway the employment-at-will status of Sabre88 employees. This policy of employment-at-will may not be modified by any officer or employee and shall not be modified in any publication or document. The only exception to this policy is a written employment agreement approved at the discretion of the CEO. These personnel policies are not intended to be a contract of employment or a legal document.