Associate Director for Messaging

2 days ago


Washington DC USA, United States Mayor's Office of Talent and Appointments (MOTA) Full time
Job Title: Associate Director for Messaging

Join the Mayor's Office of Talent and Appointments (MOTA) as we seek a highly skilled Associate Director for Messaging to lead our communications efforts.

About the Role

The Associate Director for Messaging will work closely with the Messaging Director to develop and implement effective communication strategies that promote the Mayor's vision and priorities. This role requires a strong writer, editor, and communicator who can craft compelling messages that engage various audiences.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and edit written materials, including press releases, media advisories, statements, and remarks, to keep the public and press informed about District services and programs.
  • Collaborate with the Communications Director and Messaging Director to advise District agencies on messaging and communications tactics.
  • Support the operations of the entire communications team, including drafting and reviewing content for social media and compiling and analyzing press coverage.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
  • Strong writing and editing skills.
  • Experience drafting, writing, and editing press releases, media advisories, statements, scripts, talking points, and remarks.
  • Superior ability to manage multiple priorities and fast-paced work.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Strong research skills and the ability to take in large amounts of new information, distill critical facts, and write clearly and concisely about unfamiliar topics.
Work Environment

The work is performed primarily in-person in an office setting. Times in the field are permitted when there is a related event.

Residency Requirement

There is a legal requirement that each new appointee to the Excepted Service either be a District of Columbia resident at the time of appointment or become a District resident within one hundred eighty (180) days of appointment.



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