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Multi-Media Communications Specialist

Company: Lafayette Group Inc.
Location: Arlington
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Job Description:

Join our team of high-end strategy and management consultants and professionals who have served on the front lines of homeland security, law enforcement, criminal justice, emergency management, and the military. Have an immediate impact and grow your career quickly at the same time!





Job Summary: Lafayette Group is seeking a dynamic and experienced Multi-Media Communications specialist to support the First Responder Network Authority's Office of Communications to help plan, coordinate, and oversee projects related to enhancing efficiency and to optimize performance for the client.





Job Responsibilities:


Communicate effective messaging and solutions through clear and concise writing and digital content creation related to blogs, articles, social media planning, podcasts, online events, digital presentations, web content, etc.




Support video production and planning projects through pulling and editing video stills, creating video thumbnails, captioning video audio, assigning end-screen tagging, drafting video descriptions, and planning off-site shoot visits.




Assist with social media management, copy drafting, strategy, and metrics compilation and analysis (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube)




Produce and develop podcast products, including: recording, editing audio and written transcripts, episode publication, and promotional materials.




Create web site content, including writing brief descriptions of visual graphics in compliance with Section 508 "alt-text" criteria and identifying content tags for videos, podcasts and other written or digital content in support of website search capabilities




Assist in general contracting duties to include but not limited to: producing daily press clips report, maintaining press lists, creating internal weekly emails and newsletters, producing podcast transcripts, editing podcast audio recordings, and assisting in email marketing campaigns.







Required Qualifications:


Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field
Three to five years of experience in multi-media content development and planning, digital content management, and business and/or copy writing
Proficient in video production, planning, and promotion
Ability to work in Adobe Creative Cloud to support basic graphic design work
Proficient in industry-standard software to create, manage, and organize content
Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and data manipulation
Excellent business and copy writing skills
Ability to work and succeed in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Pay close attention to detail in all tasks
Comfortable working in a team-environment



Desired Qualifications:


Experience supporting Federal government programs and clients
Working knowledge of 508 compliance
Graphic design experience for written, digital, audio, video, and social media products.
Experience working on communications and messaging campaigns involving emergency communications, telecommunications and public safety.
Experience supporting government programs as a communications consultant.
Existing Secret or Top Secret clearance.



Location: Onsite/Remote Hybrid - Must be on site at least one day a week at client facility in Reston, VA and/or LGI headquarters in Arlington, VA or Tysons, VA.



Federal Contracts: This position involves working on federal contracts that require all workers on the contract to be US Citizens. Additionally, some contracts may require the ability to obtain a security clearance. This position requires a Department of Commerce public trust prior to starting.



Salary Range: $60,000K - $75,000



LGI carefully considers various factors when determining salary, including but not limited to education and training, professional experience, knowledge, skills and competencies, licensure and certifications, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. New employees are not usually hired at the top of the estimated salary range and salary decisions depend on the circumstances and factors for each case. Salary is only one aspect of LGI's generous total compensation package.




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