NCS Communications Strategist III, Artemis

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Job Title                            NCS Communications Strategist III, Artemis

Job Classification            Exempt

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for a broad range of communication initiatives for NASA’s Artemis Program at NASA Headquarters in Washington D.C.
• Handle multiple and complex projects simultaneously under stringent time frames and changing priorities/conditions
• Identify and develop strategies, tactics, products, and messaging for small and large activities
• Work collaboratively across the entire organization, other federal agencies, international partners, and private sector organizations to support NASA public affairs  initiatives
• Develop news releases, talking points, key messages, responses to questions, and communications plans
• Review and edit all materials for quality control and message alignment/accuracy before public distribution
• Act as liaison between programs, centers, and NASA directorates and the Office of Communications
• Plan and conduct media and public events
• Monitor news and public events to provide recommended courses of action on messaging and public affairs efforts
• Advise various management officials on possible public/media reactions involving proposed policy statements and agency actions
• Directly pitch, and support pitching activities to the media
• Answer media requests, connect reporters with appropriate subject matter experts, and prepare NASA speakers for interviews
• Prepare NASA speakers for other public appearances and events
• Travel to provide on-site communications support for activities

Qualifications

• BA/BS Journalism, Multimedia, Communications, or related field
• At least 10 years of experience in strategic communications
• Must be able to write to a range of audiences and creatively explain complex technical ideas in an approachable, compelling way
• Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work in a dynamic environment
• Experience with editing and familiarity with AP style are a plus
• Flexibility to travel depending on mission and client requirements.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described herein are representative of those which may need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Employees must possess the ability to work in an office environment.

If required, employees must be able to operate a motor vehicle which may require sitting for prolonged periods of time to visit other company sites. Must have hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. This position may require an employee to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance, reach, push, and pull. The employee may also be required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

PCI Productions LLC is an equal opportunity employer. PCIP does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, identity, Veterans, or disability status.

Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates

in accordance with applicable federal law.