Dean of Communications jobs in Norfolk, VA

Description

Vistra Communications is seeking a Communications Specialist to effectively manage the day-to-day communication activities for the Naval Safety Command (NAVSAFECOM). NAVSAFECOM works to enhance the Navy's warfighting capability through integrated "force preservation" measures to manage risk and prevent mishaps. This position will support efforts and objectives promoting a safety management system communications plan.

The objectives of this requirement are:

• Address safety promotion, which will include long and short-term solutions to create a culture of safety.
• Develop promotion and marketing strategies.
• Produce promotional and informational materials via printed and electronic mediums.

The Communications Specialist will support personnel on administrative services essential to the daily operations, direction, and efficiency. Tasks/Duties include:

• Provide technical assistance and support for meetings, conferences, and safety-oriented activities including preparing briefings and handouts, developing and compiling presentation input and information packages.
• Provide website coordination and data management of web-based portals and tools to support the safety mission.
• Manage content and maintain time-sensitive information on SharePoint related to events and activities.
• Extract data as needed to develop charts, graphs, and other promotional materials.
• Update and maintain social media pages (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) to support the safety mission.
• Maintain current web content associated with efforts to ensure the content and currency of the website, execute monthly reviews/updates, and identify and assess potential expansions of capabilities and functionality as programs and requirements change.
• Support Navy and Marine Corps (Naval) communications plan.
• Ensure resources are available to execute client requests.
• Plan and execute projects and tasks.
• Plan and execute comprehensive communications and marketing plans for operational and off-duty safety and risk management programs.
• Draft and revise articles on a variety of safety-related topics.
• Coordinate communications and dissemination of developed safety programs and initiatives.
• Create client-driven, safety promotional content, and materials tailored to many different formats and mediums (posters, tri-folds, newsletters, email blasts, websites, and social media posts).
• Stop, amend, or curtail work for quality, Health, Safety, regulatory, or operational deficiencies.
• Coordinate work execution.
• Interface with the client.
• Perform other tasks as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years of related training and experience in a relevant field.
• At least three years of experience developing comprehensive communications strategies and plans that include social media content creation.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign.
• Experience with DOD (Department of Defense) SharePoint administration.
• Experience creating and implementing targeted messaging campaigns to multiple, distinct audiences and establishing criteria to gauge/track effectiveness.
• Experience implementing communications and outreach projects assuring compliance with DOD and DON (Department of Navy) requirements.
• Experience manipulating content and messaging across multiple mediums.
• Experience in creating and maintaining web material; renewing web content ensuring accuracy and timeliness of information; ensuring site functionality, navigability, usability, and accessibility.
• Must have a Secret Clearance. US Citizenship Required: Due to the requirements of the federal contract that this position supports, U.S. citizenship is required. Citizenship will be confirmed via I-9/E-Verify at the start of employment.