Information Experts

Senior Communications Strategist (On Client Site)

Position Type:

Full-time Exempt; or Hourly Contractor

Position Profile:

Be an outstanding communications strategist. Use your communications skills to help develop and implement marketing and communications campaigns. This person will consult to clients regarding content of education programs, websites, and other communication vehicles. The individual in this role will be expected to identify communications needs through feedback and an explicit understanding of the audience, and then apply that knowledge toward the strategic planning, management and influence of communication vehicles. This position will also provide client relationship management and project management to manage the smooth implementation of communication programs and strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Recommend customized solutions to enhance communications strategy including message development, internal communications, media relations and engagement, media monitoring and analysis, materials production and evaluation.
• Identify and write collateral materials to support communication and outreach efforts including talking points, remarks, and other communication needs.
• Conduct event planning and implementation through a comprehensive, integrated planning strategy that considers all aspects of an event including logistics, presentation, and delivery.
• Provide overall supervision for material development and review in a timely manner. Help prepare clients for events and meetings including briefing materials, Power Point presentations, and relevant background material.
• Must work well in a team environment, demonstrate enthusiasm for the work, and present strategy recommendations in a dynamic and engaging manner.

** Must be available to work on the client site in DC as needed, typically 2-3 days per week**

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, Journalism, Communications or related field; masters preferred
• 3-5 years of demonstrated, in-depth communications oversight knowledge and experience
• Expertise initiating and analyzing research to determine effectiveness/best business practices
• Demonstrated ability to effectively apply strategic business goals to improve daily work processes
• Strong attention to detail
• Experience in linking and prioritizing messages according to audience needs
• Experience communicating effectively across geographically diverse populations, both verbally and in writing
• Experience writing communications and press materials
• Experience working with the media as a spokesperson or liaison

Company Profile:

Information Experts is an award-winning communications firm specializing in results-focused strategic communications consulting and creation. Information Experts has become who we are through a unique yet pragmatic sensibility we call integrated communications. Integrated communications represents not only our complementary suite of consulting, content, marketing, and training services, but also our fundamental mission to help corporations find and communicate their authentic voice to its customers, partners, employees, and the media.

Please e-mail us at to submit your resume.