Communications Specialist

2 weeks ago

Washington, United States Cayuse Shared Services Full time

Overview:
Cayuse Technologies, LLC is a Small Business Administration (SBA) Tribal 8(a) certified technology and government solutions provider. Founded in 2006, our past performance spans both private and public sectors, providing innovative solutions and delivery excellence across a range of information technology, business process outsourcing, and government client missions, focused on minimizing risk through the delivery of quality outcomes.

**Primary Focus**

The Cayuse employee serves as the Communications Specialist in the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) Press Office (SCA/PPD - Press), reporting to the SCA/PPD Social Media Coordinator and the Spokesperson (Press Unit Chief). Duties will focus on support for the Bureau’s responsibilities to the Bureau of Public Affairs, the Office of the Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, and the Assistant Secretary of the SCA bureau, including press guidance, speech writing and congressional liaison support. This position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

**Responsibilities**:

- Serve as press social media, and outreach officer in the Bureau of South and Central Affairs Press and Public Diplomacy Office Press Section (SCA-Press).
- Work closely with SCA desk offices, other SCA senior officials and with the Bureau of Public Affairs to provide press guidance and digital content, and other and public affairs support on the full range of SCA issues.
- Develop communications outreach plans to effectively communicate U.S. policy on the region and support public events and travel for SCA leadership.
- Engage with domestic and international media to advance SCA policy priorities.
- Coordinate with other bureaus and offices to prepare senior officials for media engagements, executes engagements.
- Support the Office of the Spokesperson for daily press briefings and other activities, such as drafting and clearing press guidance and other media products for release.
- Develop and enhance SCA social media and digital content, including photos, infographics, and short videoclips).
- Provide administrative and logístical support for speaking engagements including domestic outreach by SCA principals, liaising with other State Department sections and U.S. government agencies as needed.
- Assist in managing internal digital archives and records of SCA media products and public outreach efforts.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Demonstrated experience planning, writing, and editing press guidance and social media content about U.S. foreign policy or related topic.
- Traditional domestic office hours are 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
- Must either possess a Secret security clearance or be able to obtain one.
- Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

**Minimum Skills**:

- Must possess problem-solving skills.
- Working knowledge of personal computers and general administrative practices.
- Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency.
- Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
- Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.
- Ability to forge new relationships, individual and teaming in nature.
- Must be a Self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in public affairs, international relations, area studies, journalism, digital communications or related degree.
- Experience working with and understanding a variety of social media platforms and their respective participants X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc. and how each platform they can be leveraged for different scenarios.
- Photography and skills in digital content creation (e.g. infographics, short videoclips).
- Experience with Department of State operations and processes regarding communications.
- Experience studying, working with, or living in any of the countries in the South and Central Asia region.
- Knowledge of Department of State financial systems, operations, and processes.

**Reports to**: Program Manager

**Working Conditions**
- Professional office environment.
- Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties while standing for extended periods of time.
- Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
- Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
- Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
- May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.
- May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
- May be asked to work hours outside of normal b

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