OverviewPublic Communications Specialist (PEO C3T):
Bowhead is seeking a Public Communications Specialist to support its PEO C3T contract in Aberdeen, MD. The Public Communications Specialist is responsible for content creation and management - including video, photography, social media posts, written articles, media releases and talking points for the PEO C3T command.
Responsibilities- Develop talking points and visual graphics for tours, special ceremonies, speaking and briefing engagements. Coordinate trade show exhibit set up, including creation of pamphlets, brochures, photographs, exhibits, displays of military hardware.
- Develop and author written articles and other print media to convey information, build attitudes and conduct stakeholder education outreach about the program office, Army and DOD programs.
Assist with virtual engagements leveraging videoconferencing platforms - Disseminate command and community relations messages using unit broadcast facilities, social media and print outlets.
- Develop basic materials including fact sheets, news releases, feature articles for magazines and trade papers, electronic media, and Service and industry exhibitions.
- Produce and direct video and multimedia presentations.
Qualifications- Knowledge of communication principles, methods, practices and techniques to develop public affairs projects aimed at enhancing the understanding of groups or individuals opposed or indifferent to significant aspects of the agency.
- Knowledge and ability to edit video presentations.
- Ability to communicate through journalistic writing, copy writing/editing and screenwriting.
- Ability to prepare and/or edit written correspondence, ensuring proper use of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Candidate must have working knowledge of social media methodology and practices.
- This position requires the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station both CONUS and overseas less than 35% of the time.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
- Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
- Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
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