Communications Specialist - Office of the President
- Employer
- Georgetown University
- Location
- Washington D.C
- Closing date
- Jun 23, 2019
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- Industry
- Education
- Function
- Communications, Executive, President
- Hours
- Full Time
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job Details
Requirements
Communications Specialist - Office of the President
The Communications Specialist assists in the research, writing, and development of a broad range of written, spoken and digital communication for the President's Office. A member of a cross-functional writing team, s/he assists with various communication tasks and projects, including drafting correspondence, speeches, talking points, and other research and writing project as required and plays a leading role in the content, maintenance, and ongoing development of the President's digital properties. Reporting to the Director of Presidential Communications and Community Engagement and the Director of Strategic Communications (Presidential Correspondence), the Communications Specialist has duties that include but are not limited to:
- Writes and manages material for digital platforms
- Researches, writes, and develops correspondence
- Researches, writes, and develops speeches
- Assists with other communications and office duties, as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- 3 to 6 years of work experience in a communications field
- Excellent written communication skills
- Ability to think creatively and proactively
- Excellent research skills
- Ability to work on multiple writing projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Ability to work quickly under pressure and work well in a team environment
- Keen attention to detail, and strong organizational skills
- Strong communication, listening, and interpersonal skills
- High degree of personal integrity and ethics and demonstrate respect and sensitivity for cultural differences
- Desire to follow a steep growth trajectory
- Careful judgment and discretion to work with sensitive information and maintain strict confidentiality
- Availability and willingness to respond in a timely and professional manner to requests and assigned tasks
Preferred qualifications
- Experience in leadership and executive communications;
- Demonstrated understanding of social media strategy for an executive, as well as web content creation and management
- Interest in the higher education industry
Company
Founded in 1789, the same year the U.S. Constitution took effect, Georgetown University is the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit university. Georgetown today is a major student-centered, international, research university offering respected undergraduate, graduate and professional programs on its three campuses in Washington, DC.
Georgetown University is a leading employer in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and offers prospective employees an opportunity to work with the best and the brightest in a caring, diverse and intellectually stimulating campus environment. The University is world renowned for its academic and research programs which provide our faculty and staff with unprecedented career challenges and growth opportunities. Enjoy working with our students and professional colleagues who are proud of their accomplishments and strive to be leaders in their respective fields.
Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity in the workplace.
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY OFFERS ATTRACTIVE BENEFITS, INCLUDING A TUITION ASSISTANCE PLAN.
- Website
- http://www.georgetown.edu/
- Telephone
- 2026872008
- Location
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37th & O Streets, NW
Suite 1200A
Washington
DC
20057
US
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