Senior Communications Specialist

Description

Vistra is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to provide project and communications support to our team working with the Defense Suicide Prevention Office (DSPO). 

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Analyze, develop, and execute written/visual communication content related to suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention 
• Design creative messaging products and campaigns to promote suicide prevention efforts, support workforce development, and increase audience/user adoption of tools/resources 
• Develop solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity
• Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related technical field and 7+ years of directly related experience 
• 10+ years total work experience
• 7+ years of experience in strategic communications, public affairs, or marketing
• Experience designing and developing content for creative media campaigns and “storytelling” products
• Expert in developing communication materials such as factsheets, one-pagers, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Experience with graphic design, including proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Ability to develop and execute strategic communication plans to enhance visibility, audience relevance, and engagement
• Ability to provide clear verbal and written communications to a variety of internal and external stakeholders in alignment with DoD style expectations
• Ability to obtain a security clearance
• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly on behalf of a large organization

Requirements

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in website redesign
• Experience in Adobe InDesign or Illustrator
• Experience working in a military environment or with military personnel
• Experience in a DoD or government public affairs shop creating communication materials for military audiences
• Experience with messaging efforts around organizational transformation, workforce development/training, or public health/science communication
• Experience tracking, measuring, and analyzing effectiveness of communication efforts
• Ability to clearly and accurately convey messages in a fast-paced environment across stakeholders and workstreams
• Possession of exceptional interpersonal skills and attention to detail for high-visibility deliverables
• Additional experience in social media planning, event coordination, and stakeholder outreach communications preferred