Communications Specialist
OBAN Corporation- 5000 - 6000 USD per Month
- Full Time
- Posted : 11 months ago
An SBA 8(a) Participant and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business
Job Title: Communications Specialist
Security Clearance: N/A
Suitability: DHS EOD
Travel Requirement: N/A
Location: Washington DC Metro Area
Company Summary
We Help Our Clients Solve Complex Mission-Critical Challenges.
Established in 2008 and based in the Washington Metro Area, OBAN Corporation is a Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned, Small Business (SDVOSB) and Small Business Administration 8(a) Program Participant that provides practical, strategic, and tactical management solutions to public and private sector clients.
OBAN works with our clients to meet their mission-critical objectives through expert advisory, administrative, and implementation support solutions. We develop and implement efficient and effective near-term and long-term roadmaps to help our clients navigate through some of their toughest and most complex business challenges.
Job Description
OBAN is looking for an enthusiastic Communications Specialist to manage our external and internal communications. You will promote a positive public image and control the dissemination of information on behalf of OBAN and our Clients.
Strong communication and copywriting skills make an exceptional communications specialist. Experience in corporate communications and project management are important qualities too. Your enthusiasm and positive attitude will help you gain the trust of colleagues and external parties alike.
- Develop effective corporate communication strategies.
- Manage internal communications (memos, newsletters etc.).
- Draft content (e.g. press releases) for mass media or company website.
- Organize initiatives and plan events or press conferences.
- Liaise with media and handle requests for interviews, statements etc.
- Foster relationships with advocates and key persons.
- Collaborate with marketing professionals to produce copy for advertisements or articles.
- Perform “damage control” in cases of bad publicity.
- Facilitate the resolution of disputes with the public or external vendors.
- Assist in communication of strategies or messages from senior leadership.
- 8 -10 years of proven experience as communications specialist.
- Experience in web design and content production is a plus.
- Experience in copywriting and editing.
- Working knowledge of MS Office; photo and video-editing software is an asset.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills.
- Outstanding organizational and planning abilities.
- Proficient command of English.
- BS/BA in public relations, communications, marketing, or relevant field.
As a team member at OBAN, you’ll enjoy:
- Active work environment
- Comprehensive Benefits Package, including Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Federal Holidays
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Training and Development
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Option to work remotely (subject to customer guidelines)
Skills
- Communication
- Copywriting
- Editing
- Strategic Communications
- Content Production
