Communications Specialist - Sr

Title: Communications Specialist - Sr
Duration: 6 months
Location: Mclean, VA
Salary Range: $40 - $50 hr. W2

Introduction

Join our dynamic team as a Sr. Communications Specialist, where you will play a critical role in shaping the communication strategies for our retail bank and card services. As a contractor, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance our brand image and manage media relations effectively.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or military experience
• At least 3-5 years of external communications experience
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have previous client experience working for this customer in the past 5 years

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Public relations or communications experience in financial services, technology, or consumer brands
• Experience with media messaging and influencer campaigns
• Ability to evaluate business partnerships and mitigate reputational risk

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of proactive communication and influencer campaigns
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to execute program elements
• Liaise with media on inbound media inquiries and partner with the Escalation & Issues & Crises team as needed
• Create materials such as media messaging, pitches, media lists, briefing books, and social posts for executives
• Provide project management support across the team, including developing workback plans and keeping project trackers
• Assist with the development of measurement and media coverage reports

Company Benefits & Culture

• Flexible work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture

For immediate consideration please click APPLY to begin the screening process with Alex.