Public Affairs Media Analyst

Job Title: Public Affairs Media Analyst
Job Number: 09001GB

Job Category: Communications Specialist 4
Primary Location: USA-VA: VIRGINIA-FORT BELVOIR
Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Job Posting: 2009-Feb-10

Description

In support of a Defense Department combat support agency with more than 1,800 military and civilian personnel, the Public Affairs office is an element of the Office of the Chief of Staff, with responsibility to provide both internal and external communication for the agency, and to serve as the official agency spokesperson. Primary duties will include a wide-range of professional support, to include creating internal and external communication products; supporting Public Affairs operations, and delivering information and public affairs products and services. This support includes, but is not limited to the following:

Conduct and coordinate daily analysis of DTRA In the News items
Serve as backup to compile and deliver To the Point (TTP), an electronic daily summary of news, information and events, by 9am
Maintain DTRA In the News tracking spreadsheet and compile items and associated analyses on a monthly basis
Track and analyze news media reports of importance to DTRA
Research and write public affairs guidance and policy analysis, as required
Research and prepare responses to news media queries
Ensure content of DTRALink and DTRAnet remains current and accurate through regular content reviews and information updates
Review and prepare recommended responses to potential issues contained in technical papers
Occasionally travel in support of public affairs to WMD training, test and exercise events, serving as part of DTRA media simulation cell
Assist with copy writing, maintaining and distributing products such as quick-turn around news releases, articles, fact sheets and short video scripts to targeted audiences, and All-Hands messages
Review and update training briefings, to include the PA media training briefing and Defense Nuclear Weapons School course briefings
Review and update the Crisis Action Team Handbook at least quarterly
Provide writing support to Strategic Communication Specialist in development of approved strategic communication plan products
Research, schedule and conduct interviews, as required, and write articles on various topics for the Agency's monthly newsletter
Serve as a backup for the daily analysis of the media's view of the Agency
Serve as a backup to government personnel in tracking, distributing, copying, filing and returning technical papers and in locating and distributing copies of past cleared technical papers
Ability to take digital photographs desired
Ability to communicate complex technical information about DTRA simply and clearly
Ability to respond to rapidly changing requirements
Ability to manage and prioritize many disparate tasks simultaneously

Essential Job Functions

Assists in planning, implementation and development of communications projects in the areas of advertising and promotional programs, public relations and trade shows to ensure company goals are met.
Implements packaging and distribution of marketing materials to ensure proper dissemination of company messages to target markets.
Serves as liaison between the company and its customers, partners, trade associations, outside vendors and media audiences to promote communication and information flow.
Participates in the development of plans for product promotion to support company marketing objectives.
Prepares materials for internal and external presentations on products, business plans and management communications in order to promote company agenda.
Serves as editor for formal business communications as necessary.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, communication or related field preferred
Zero or more years of marketing communications experience
Experience working with company products and operating systems
Experience working with communications practices, principles and procedures
Experience working with problem management tools

Other Qualifications

BS/BA Degree in Mass Communications, Journalism, or equivalent combination of education and experience
US citizen and DoD Secret-level clearance required (or the ability to attain one)
1-5 years of work experience in a related field
Solid written and oral communications skills, to include typing and editorial skills
Solid customer service ethic, maturity, professionalism, interpersonal skills and diplomacy
Full command of Microsoft Office Suite programs (familiarity with Adobe InDesign, a plus)
Marketing and advertising skills
Communication skills
Interpersonal skills to communicate with clients and upper management
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to deal with ambiguity and change
Willingness to travel

Remote Work Location Authorized: No
Relocation Assistance: Not Available
Clearance Level: Secret

SOURCE: ONLINE JOB WEBSITE 3/31/09
TO VIEW THE ORIGINAL JOB OPENING PLEASE CLICK HERE


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	Job Title: Public Affairs Media Analyst Job Number: 09001GB Job Category: Communications Specialist 4 Primary Location: USA-VA: VIRGINIA-FORT BELVOIR Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Standard Employee Status: Regular Job Posting: 2009-Feb-10 Description In support of a Defense Department combat support agency with more than 1,800 military and civilian personnel, the Public Affairs office is an element of the Office of the Chief of Staff, with responsibility to provide both internal and external communication for the agency, and to serve as the official agency spokesperson. Primary duties will include a wide-range of professional support, to include creating internal and external communication products; supporting Public Affairs operations, and delivering information and public affairs products and services. This support includes, but is not limited to the following: Conduct and coordinate daily analysis of DTRA In the News items Serve as backup to compile and deliver To the Point (TTP), an electronic daily summary of news, information and events, *by 9am* Maintain DTRA In the News tracking spreadsheet and compile items and associated analyses on a monthly basis Track and analyze news media reports of importance to DTRA Research and write public affairs guidance and policy analysis, as required Research and prepare responses to news media queries Ensure content of DTRALink and DTRAnet remains current and accurate through regular content reviews and information updates Review and prepare recommended responses to potential issues contained in technical papers Occasionally travel in support of public affairs to WMD training, test and exercise events, serving as part of DTRA media simulation cell Assist with copy writing, maintaining and distributing products such as quick-turn around news releases, articles, fact sheets and short video scripts to targeted audiences, and All-Hands messages Review and update training briefings, to include the PA media training briefing and Defense Nuclear Weapons School course briefings Review and update the Crisis Action Team Handbook at least quarterly Provide writing support to Strategic Communication Specialist in development of approved strategic communication plan products Research, schedule and conduct interviews, as required, and write articles on various topics for the Agency's monthly newsletter Serve as a backup for the daily analysis of the media's view of the Agency Serve as a backup to government personnel in tracking, distributing, copying, filing and returning technical papers and in locating and distributing copies of past cleared technical papers Ability to take digital photographs desired Ability to communicate complex technical information about DTRA simply and clearly Ability to respond to rapidly changing requirements Ability to manage and prioritize many disparate tasks simultaneously Essential Job Functions Assists in planning, implementation and development of communications projects in the areas of advertising and promotional programs, public relations and trade shows to ensure company goals are met. Implements packaging and distribution of marketing materials to ensure proper dissemination of company messages to target markets. Serves as liaison between the company and its customers, partners, trade associations, outside vendors and media audiences to promote communication and information flow. Participates in the development of plans for product promotion to support company marketing objectives. Prepares materials for internal and external presentations on products, business plans and management communications in order to promote company agenda. Serves as editor for formal business communications as necessary. Qualifications Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, communication or related field preferred Zero or more years of marketing communications experience Experience working with company products and operating systems Experience working with communications practices, principles and procedures Experience working with problem management tools Other Qualifications BS/BA Degree in Mass Communications, Journalism, or equivalent combination of education and experience US citizen and DoD Secret-level clearance required (or the ability to attain one) 1-5 years of work experience in a related field Solid written and oral communications skills, to include typing and editorial skills Solid customer service ethic, maturity, professionalism, interpersonal skills and diplomacy Full command of Microsoft Office Suite programs (familiarity with Adobe InDesign, a plus) Marketing and advertising skills Communication skills Interpersonal skills to communicate with clients and upper management Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to deal with ambiguity and change Willingness to travel Remote Work Location Authorized: No Relocation Assistance: Not Available Clearance Level: Secret SOURCE: ONLINE JOB WEBSITE 3/31/09 TO VIEW THE ORIGINAL JOB OPENING PLEASE CLICK HERE	Newest Members Widmeyer Communications EZCORP Inc. 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