Job description
Overview:
Columbus Technologies and Services Inc. is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Columbus offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world. We are currently seeking a Speech Writer and Event Coordinator to work onsite with the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD.
This is a long-term position which offers:
Responsibilities:
Roles and responsibilities
Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder
W2 with full benefit
Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder
W2 with full benefit
COVID19: Must be fully vaccinated and provide valid proof of a completed COVID19 vaccination prior to starting work, absent an approved accommodation for religious or medical reasons.
Some travel may be required
Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen
Offer contingent on ability to successfully pass a background check and drug screen
Columbus Technologies and Services Inc. is a strategic supplier and business partner to the federal government and its key suppliers. Through our partnership with the National Institutes of Health, Columbus offers administrative, IT, engineering, scientific, and healthcare professionals the opportunity to work with one of the most prestigious research organizations in the world. We are currently seeking a Speech Writer and Event Coordinator to work onsite with the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, MD.
This is a long-term position which offers:
- Competitive salary
- Tremendous growth opportunity
- Opportunity to work at NIH, the world's foremost medical research center
- Learn more about what Columbus can do for you at www.columbususa.com
- Develops communication strategies and plans that align with overall program objectives and goals.
- Research and write communication strategies and plans that identify goals to be achieved, measurable objectives, audiences, messaging, creative concepts, communication channels, and government clearance requirements.
- Research and write plans to monitor the impact and effectiveness of communication strategies and plans.
- Attend routine staff meetings to gather information necessary to develop effective communication projects, plans and strategies.
- Prepares written and electronic information documents for various audiences.
- Research and design various visual media to include graphics, artwork, and photographs.
- Research and write event messages, talking points, frequently asked questions, presentations.
- Research and write educational materials for a variety of print and electronic media platforms.
- Research and design various visual media to include graphics, artwork, and photographs and maintain associated website
- Prepare/write/edit various speeches/communications (various forms) for Senior Leaderships use and distribution
- Identify key articles, reviews, Internet, and social media content and assess relevance and impact to the program.
- Maintains social media and Internet sites, and updates content and materials.
- Perform site administration functions related to updating content and design and managing site settings and security protocols.
- Maintains digital content in support of event(s) and in support of the IC and/or NIH
- Monitors press coverage through press calls, news alerts, and other sources.
- Determine ways for the organization to work more closely with media and groups to communicate with audiences interested in or affected by programs.
- Track frequently asked questions at speaking engagements and other events and develop materials to address relevant questions.
- Respond to media inquiries promptly.
- Identify needs and develop content for various communication mediums to increase visibility of the program. Builds relationships with the press and maintains specialized contacts.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships and engage in two-way dialogue with key stakeholders. Build strong relationships and collaborate with key partners, news makers and news generators.
- Attends workshops, seminars, and meetings to stay abreast of current scientific and policy trends. Represent the program at meetings and conferences with tribal leaders, organizations, and members
Required Skills:
- Bachelors in Public Relations, Journalism, English, Communications, Business, and Marketing or related field
- Experienced editing various forms of communication, conducting speech writing
- Event Coordination
- Ability to produce high-quality speaking materials on tight deadlines
- Comfortable collaborating across divisions, branches, Offices, and ICs to obtain or share scientific or other information with subject matter experts
- Research and produce PowerPoints, talking points, and other briefing materials for presentations
- Ability to solve problems quickly and creatively
- Advise others on optimal format/platform fora presentation
- Work with others to develop overall editorial structure and story arc (“pitch”) for a presentation and draft and/or edit content for the presentation based on approved pitch
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Outstanding organizational abilities
- Experience in working with senior leadership
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