Communications Specialist

TITLE OF POSITION: Communications Specialist 

LOCATION: NSWCPD Philadelphia 

DESCRIPTION OF ROLE: This position is contingent on award notification. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Ghostwriting up to 3,000-word articles and editing feature articles written by subject matter experts to comply with editorial standards of preferred stakeholder communication publications and platforms.  

• Prepare presentations, talking points, remarks, speeches, etc. for NSCWPD leadership in support of speaking engagements to include development of messages to align with initiatives.  

• Provide timely writing, editing, and media relations command activities and special events to includes preparing news releases, media advisories, articles, social media content, storyboards for video products, preparatory content for video interviews, response-to-query statements, communication/media plans, fact sheets, backgrounders, white papers, key messages, anticipated question-and-answer sheets, emails and public announcements or displays, event scripts, infographics, talking points, speeches, briefing materials and issue papers.  

• Providing media style photography.  

• Support internal communications, including professional journalistic writing, editing and design support which  includes writing, editing, and layout support, as well as publications using Adobe InDesign software.  

• Provide support for other written public affairs products such as press releases and communication plans as needed.  

• Support external communications, including receiving and cataloging media and public inquiries, and coordinating responses with appropriate subject matter experts and management.  

• Plan and execute the release of pertinent and timely information on significant client accomplishments for placement in media outlets valued as a credible source by client’s customers and stakeholders. 

• Provide photographic support of distinct events each year, which may require local travel, portrait shots and capture of technology development, testing and demonstrations co-located with client partners. Photography must be captured in a journalistic style in digital format using equipment and software provided by the Government. 

• Interact with the appropriate internal departmental leadership and external community partners to identify partnership opportunities, develop agendas that addresses expectations and supports the creation of post event action reports.  

QUALIFICATIONS:  

Must Haves:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications or Journalism from a fully accredited institution, or mass communications specialist with Defense Information School (DINFOS) accreditation, or at least (4) four years of active duty experience as a photo journalist. 

• Three (3) years of experience in the last seven (7) years writing and publishing professional notices, letters, articles and publications. 

• Possess customer relations skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with senior level client officials and assist them in the process of communicating the NSWCPD message. 

• Possess professional writing skills and verbal communications skills. 

• Have the ability to effectively organize and track tasks.  

Benefits at Red Carrot:    

At Red Carrot, we empower you to be a leader. We attract and develop talent from all backgrounds because we believe there’s strength in diversity, offering different perspectives and skills. Together, we can solve our client’s biggest challenges. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.     

• Training and Development – Tuition reimbursement and professional trainings for eligible employees.
• Healthcare – Top-tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long-term disability coverage.     
• 401(k) Plan – 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period.     
• Profit Sharing – Discretionary profit-sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment.          
• Paid Time Off – Provides flexible work hours, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays.   

About Us:

Red Carrot is an award-winning, woman-owned small business that is growing rapidly in the federal government space. Our team is fueled by passion, backed by intelligence, and built on expertise. From our inception, we have leveraged industrial engineering principles and data analytics to craft highly efficient solutions for clients’ complex needs. As we have grown, we remain focused on research-centric, data-informed, and audience-oriented, while expanding our range of expert capabilities.

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, we have a strong and continually growing presence in Washington, D.C., as well as team members and clients all over the country. We understand the importance of overcoming geographic limitations to provide the best, all-encompassing service to our clients. Red Carrot builds client capacity by implementing Strategic Communications, Customer Experience, Management Consulting, and Human Capital Solutions on behalf of our clients.

EO Commitment:

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, gender identity, transgender status, sexual orientation, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking of any individual or any person associated with such individual, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, termination, promotions, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms and conditions of employment.