Senior Communications Specialist/Speechwriter- TS/SCI CI PolyBethesda, MDJoin an outstanding team that offers exciting job opportunities with the goal of providing the absolute best support to our customers. Here at DigiFlight we embrace integrity, innovative solutions, put our customers first and offer a highly competitive benefits package!Role description: The Communications Specialist/Specialist/Speechwriter will:
- Lead the development, preparation, coordination, and editing of communication materials, focusing on speeches for various audiences and occasions.
- Draft and edit speeches or scripts for senior executives for live or recorded delivery, testimony, and statements for Congressional Record.
- Advise and coach leadership on presenting and delivering speeches to ensure effectiveness and engagement.
- Prepare assignments based on subject matter experts' input to ensure speech content's accuracy and relevance.
- Ensure all speech materials are consistent with organizational and publication standards and tailored to the intended audience.
- Provide mentorship and training to junior staff on effective speech writing and editing techniques.
- Utilize Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and other tools to enhance the presentation and delivery of speeches.
- Research to ensure accuracy, and proofread and edit content for clarity, readability, and accessibility based on the medium.
- Initiate, plan, execute, and report on communication tasks independently, as identified.
Required skills:
- Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience or no degree and 9 years of experience in Communication, Journalism, or a related field.
- Active TS-SCI with CI Poly level clearance is required.
- Demonstrated experience in drafting, editing, and delivering speeches or scripts for various audiences and occasions.
- Proficiency in utilizing tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud Suite to enhance speech content and presentation.
- Strong ability to convey complex information in a clear and simple manner to diverse audiences.
- Proven track record of mentoring and training others in effective speech writing and presentation techniques.
- Familiarity with MS Office Suite, collaboration tools such as MS Teams and SharePoint, as well as other necessary software for creating compelling speech content.
- Experience in providing communication support, including the development, preparation, production, coordination, and editing of various materials, with a strong emphasis on speech writing.
Our People DigiFlight attracts the most highly skilled workforce to protect some of our nation's most sensitive systems. Before joining the company, many DigiFlight professionals served our country in a civilian and/or military capacity. Our diverse team provides innovative solutions as they support critical clients in tackling tough challenges. Most importantly, our team is passionate about their work and making a difference.Our corporate culture promotes a healthy work/life balance.Our BenefitsDigiFlight's competitive benefits package allows employees to manage their personal and professional portfolios through a variety of features and programs. Our benefits include:
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 11 paid holidays
- Tuition Education Assistance
- Professional Development
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Marketing Incentive Plans
DigiFlight, Inc. (DFI) is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. DFI offers a highly competitive, family-oriented benefits package.