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Communications Project Manager

UNLIMITED HOLIDAYS - EXTRA HOLIDAYS - EXTRA PARENTAL LEAVE - LONG REMOTE PERIOD ALLOWED

Remote:

Full Remote

Contract:

Full time

Salary:

6 - 10K yearly

Experience:

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Work from:

United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

3-5 years' exp. in strategic communications with a focus on technical and plain language writing, Bachelor’s degree in communications, social sciences, marketing, journalism, or related field.

Key responsabilities:

Lead planning, delivery, evaluation of client projects in various areas
Develop, review content for reports, publications, materials
Provide excellent client service, demonstrate strategic planning
Maintain adherence to technical standards, guide staff
Manage day-to-day communications effectively, support team

Manhattan Strategy Group SME https://www.manhattanstrategy.com/

51 - 200 Employees

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MSG Education Practice: Communications Project Manager

Manhattan Strategy Group (MSG), a rapidly growing management and social sciences consulting firm based in Bethesda, MD, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team as a Communications Project Manager in the government contracting space. The successful candidate will possess strong technical skills in education data and research along with expertise in plain language writing for a variety of audiences using different communications platforms. You will play a crucial role in the execution of complex projects within the education sector, including the U.S. Department of Education, and work closely with the Project Director and cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of client projects on time, within scope, and in compliance with contractual requirements.

MSG provides consulting services across the federal government in the areas of: 1) Research & Evaluation, 2) Marketing & Communications, 3) Information Technology, 4) Training & Technical Assistance, and 5) Program Management. Our federal clients include the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Education, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Labor, and Treasury, as well as the National Science Foundation. The candidate will join a dynamic team working together to deliver award-winning innovative solutions to our federal clients.

MSG is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment will be contingent upon the outcome of a background investigation and reference check. While all applications are appreciated, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a fully remote position.

Responsibilities:

Lead the planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of client projects and task areas, such as content creation, stakeholder outreach, digital and social media, crisis communications, presentations, branding, reporting, public relations, and others.
Plan, develop, edit, and review content (e.g., messaging and visual elements) for materials, reports, and publications (e.g., brochures, fact sheets, blogs, infographics, presentations, and videos).
Deliver excellent client service, including attending promptly to requests, providing regular updates and progress reports, providing input on solutions for issues that may arise, and ensuring all work performed is strategic, creative, accurate, and error-free.
Demonstrate strategic thinking and planning, including anticipating future trends and needs, seeing the big picture, articulating a clear path forward, and creating plans that work.
Ensure adherence to usability, accessibility, branding, style guide, and technical standards, as well as federal plain language guidelines.
Maintain timely and thorough understanding and awareness of key issues relating to the education landscape and ensure transfer of that knowledge to clients and staff.
Manage day-to-day communications effectively with clients and staff.
Provide guidance and support to staff and foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
Support other MSG’s communication activities, as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in strategic communications with a focus on technical and plain language writing for different target audience on multiple platforms.
Bachelor’s degree in communications, social sciences, marketing, journalism, or related field. Interest in education and a master’s degree is a plus.
Outstanding oral, writing, editing, and interpersonal skills.
Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills with problem-solving, decision-making, and multi-tasking abilities.
Demonstrated ability to think creatively and critically to advance client projects and develop strong, trusted relationships with clients.
Proven ability to meet tight deadlines, work in a fast-paced environment, and see a project through to completion.
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, wire services, media monitoring software, and other public relations tools.
Demonstrated success with social media tools such as X, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, and others.
Ability to travel for work and obtain security clearances, as required.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applicants can learn more about the company's status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster at https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

Employment will be contingent on the outcome of a background investigation