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The MITRE Corporation Publications & Communications, Senior in McLean, Virginia
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Department Summary:
MITRE’s thought leadership centers are seeking a Publications and Communications Lead to manage publications and support communications and content strategy.
You’ll work with a small team handling operations and outreach for two centers with distinct missions:
The Center for Data-Driven Policy aggregates and shares insights on technology policy with the White House, federal agencies, and Congress
The Center for Strategic Competition spearheads the development of modeling and analysis capabilities in the area of global strategic competition
Your primary role will be leading publication management for white papers, RFIs, and other policy documents. You’ll also contribute to supporting the Centers’ events and implementing internal and external communications plans.
Roles and Responsibilities
Leads publication management for white papers, RFIs, and other documents from concept to completion:
Facilitates content development with authors and collaborators from across the enterprise
Ensures progress and adherence to timelines
Ensures appropriate review of each publication
Manages copy editing, design, 508 compliance, and web and/or print publication
Helps strategize approach for promotion and outreach to stakeholders
Supports internal and external events, helping to develop and implement communications plans
Writes or copy edits newsletters, fact sheets, articles, event descriptions, website copy, social media posts, slides, video scripts, and other content as assigned
Manages and updates internal and external websites
Tracks and analyzes audience engagement metrics
Demonstrate flexibility and a collaborative, problem-solving approach working on multiple projects with different teams
Be comfortable learning new skills
Basic Qualifications
Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent combination of related education and work experience
5+ years in a writer, copy editor, or communications role
3+ years’ project management experience
Proven ability to gather and assimilate input from stakeholders, exercise editorial judgment, and uphold brand standards
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
minimum of 50% hybrid on-site
Preferred Qualifications
PMP certification
Experience or familiarity with graphic design, 508 remediation, and/or video production
Background or interest in technology, policy, or strategic competition
This requisition requires the candidate to have a minimum of the following clearance(s):
None
This requisition requires the hired candidate to have or obtain, within one year from the date of hire, the following clearance(s):
None
Work Location Type:
Hybrid
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