Press Advisor with Security Clearance
Akima
2024-11-07 13:40:43
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: I.T. & Communications
Job description
Tuvli, an Akima company, is hiring for a Press Advisor to support our DoS client located in Washington, DC. To join our team of outstanding professionals, apply today! Responsibilities Drafts, coordinates, and implements strategic messaging and media engagements to help build public understanding of U.S. foreign policy in assigned area of responsibility
Works with posts, the Department, and the interagency to produce unified public messaging on the U.S. government's policies
Translates complex policy information into press guidance
Drafts press products including press guidance, statements, and media notices related to the assigned area of responsibility and manages the clearance process for these products
Drafts remarks, talking points, statements, scripts, and other content for Department Principals
Coordinates and staffs press engagements by senior leadership
Drafts and implements press plans for high level diplomatic engagements with countries in assigned area of responsibility
Briefs senior leadership on breaking news
Serves as primary point of contact with the Bureau of Global Public Affairs (GPA), interagency public affairs representatives, and spokespersons at embassies within assigned area of responsibility
Briefs the Department Spokesperson multiple times per week
Coordinates with digital engagement teams on social media strategies
Responds to inquiries from U.S. missions overseas to support their messaging efforts
Monitors Department Press Briefing for questions related to area of responsibility
Monitors media coverage of assigned area and reactions to U.S. messaging
Compiles USG statements and messaging resources into easily digestible formats for daily, weekly, and ad hoc dissemination Qualifications Bachelors of Arts in Political Science, International Affairs, Communications, or related field
2-3 years of and work experience managing messaging and communications for a large organization
Excellent written and verbal communications, along with technical skills
Excellent organization and time-management skills to support digital unit
Strong interpersonal skills
Availability for shift work outside normal business hours
Candidate must be a US Citizen to be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
Active Secret Clearance preferred Pay Range $100,000 - $105,000 Benefits Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees. Job ID 9 Work Type On-Site Company Description Work Where it Matters Tuvli, an Akima company, is not just another federal IT contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska. At Tuvli, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States. For our shareholders, Tuvli provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years. For our government customers, Tuvli ensures that solutions are strictly aligned with agency processes and desired program outcomes while delivering the best value for technology investments. As a Tuvli employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.