Overview
Public Communications Specialist (PEO C3N):
Bowhead is seeking a Public Communications Specialist to support the Futures and Concepts Center Communication Team in Fort Eustis, VA. The Public Communications Specialist is responsible for content creation, management and coordination of written articles, media releases, talking points, social media post and social media platform management for a major U.S. Army program executive office client.
This is a temporary role and is expected to last up to 6 months due to covering for a leave.
Responsibilities
Feature and News Article Writing
Management of Social Media platforms and analytical development (LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, Website: army.mil)
Photography (and travel)
Video documentation, Video News Releases, Broadcast Production capable
Production of command publications (newsletters, placemats, podcasts; etc.)
Creating professionally rendered graphics for command needs, events, social media
Staff coordination and professional relationship building
Speech writing; limited Community Relations engagement coordination
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelors' degree, and a minimum 6 years' of relevant experience
Travel required approx. 20%
Knowledge of communication principles, methods, practices and techniques to develop public affairs projects aimed at enhancing the understanding of groups or individuals opposed or indifferent to significant aspects of the agency
Ability to communicate through journalistic writing, copy writing/editing and script development
Ability to prepare and/or edit written correspondence, ensuring proper use of English grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Candidate must have working knowledge of social media methodology and practices
Defense Information School (DINFOS) certified/trained in the Public Affairs Qualification Course or Public Affairs and Communication Strategy Qualification Course preferred
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
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ID 2025-24004
Category Marketing & Communication
Location : Location US-VA-Fort Eustis
Minimum Clearance Required Secret
Travel Requirement 10% - 25%
