Communications Specialist - IT - Office of Judicial Administration

• Works with judicial branch officers and staff to develop concepts for a full range of high-quality, on-brand communications for internal and external audiences and arranges for their timely publication or dissemination.
• Writes persuasively, powerfully, and with precision to produce error-free, accurate, engaging, informative short- and long-form content for use in print or online, in social media activities, mass media campaigns, or public events.
• Understands and correctly applies the judicial branch brand look and feel, maintains its integrity across communication products and platforms, and translates it into a clear, confident, and human voice.
• Collects, analyzes, organizes, translates, and presents information gathered from or created with technical subject matter experts into information that is usable, meaningful, and actionable by the intended audience.
• Provides proofreading, editing, and communication coaching to judicial branch officers and staff to ensure communications are coherent, precise, accurate, and clear; are appropriate for the delivery method; and they adhere to the judicial branch brand standards. Maintains the OJA Style Guide and educates staff on its application and use.
• Manages data for bulk email distribution and develops policy for its maintenance and use.
• Produces high-quality graphic design and publication layout for digital and print communications, including emails, presentations, news releases, newsletters, brochures, infographics, fact sheets, and reports.
• Design and create communication templates for use with common technical use cases including both proactive and reactive scenarios. 
• Assist in creating and proofreading technical documentation
• Provides administrative support for IT leadership team such as scheduling meetings, taking meeting notes, minutes and receiving public calls and emails. 
• Demonstrates knowledge of data visualization techniques and strategies by preparing reports, graphics, and infographics that effectively communicate statistical data.
• Prepares and maintains necessary files, records, and reports relating to informational material, news articles, and other published information relevant to the judicial branch, and helps disseminate it as appropriate.
• Administrative support responsibilities for the Chief Information Technology Officer 
• Other duties as assigned

• Exceptional communication skills, including writing, speaking, editing, proofreading, and presentation.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Lifelong learner with insatiable curiosity, a growth mindset, and a willingness to stretch beyond expectations.
• Energized, motivated, and committed to doing excellent work.
• Ability to listen, negotiate, and remain flexible in a highly matrixed environment.
• Ability to develop methods, tools, systems, and capability to elevate judicial branch communications.
• Ability to effectively manage projects, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
• Proficient using MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and website content management systems.
• Proven judgment and discretion, with an ability to handle sensitive material.
• Experience working in Information Technology related area is preferred.

Salary : $29