Clarification from the agency

This job requires a Public Trust background investigation.

• Plans and implements communications plans, events, media campaigns, press conferences, briefings, messaging and interviews. Participates in developing communications and media initiatives, planning and implementing of media events, and maintaining a proactive media strategy for the EAC.
• Develops and maintains productive relationships with members of the media. Enlist the cooperation of media representatives in providing accurate information to the public that furthers the goals and objectives of the EAC. Provides background information to the media as required and drafts talking points for spokespersons ahead of interviews and presentations.
• Researches, develops, writes and edits reports, presentations, press releases, fact sheets, feature articles, letters, speeches, testimony, annual reports, opinion pieces, videos, and other public-facing communications materials that effectively communicate the Commission's goals to EAC stakeholders and a variety of public and internal audiences.
• Procures and manages contracts and assists with the procurement of other Communications-related needs, i.e. photography, video, subscriptions, and other non-EAC services and goods.
• Attends staff briefings and policy discussions to gain knowledge of Commission activities in order to remain current on the latest developments of interest to the public, assist in preparing for and responding to media inquiries, and formulate recommendations regarding agency policies and programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• Candidates must be a US Citizen.
• Candidates must meet all qualifications prior to the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

• Skill in helping to effectively communicate technical material or highly complex issues that may have controversial findings, using language appropriate to technical and /or non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of written and oral communications. Skill in applying such knowledge to perform assignments involving public information, internal information, and community relations activities for internal and external audiences; develop written information materials for dissemination through a variety of media; determine and effectively use the most appropriate means for transmitting information, and evaluate the effectiveness of the plans developed to communicate with targeted audiences. Knowledge of grammar, spelling punctuation and required formats and skills utilized in the preparation and distribution of correspondence.
• Skill and knowledge to develop innovative written communication materials such as news releases, feature stories, fact sheets, presentations, etc., and other products that effectively transmit information about EAC's programs and activities.
• Ability to navigate media management software and disseminate information using this portal. Understanding of PowerPoint and other software platforms used to disseminate EAC communications resources. Ability to do basic graphic design and video editing.
• Understanding and working knowledge of program planning and contract management.
• Knowledge of information gathering and analysis techniques to gather, analyze, summarize, and report on EAC initiatives.
• Knowledge of capabilities and limitations of various software packages (e.g., Microsoft Windows, Calendar, Microsoft Word, Access database management, PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel) to create and revise a wide range of documents, automated records, databases, and slides.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Skill in helping to effectively communicate technical material or highly complex issues that may have controversial findings, using language appropriate to technical and /or non-technical audiences.

Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of written and oral communications. Skill in applying such knowledge to perform assignments involving public information, internal information, and community relations activities for internal and external audiences; develop written information materials for dissemination through a variety of media; determine and effectively use the most appropriate means for transmitting information, and evaluate the effectiveness of the plans developed to communicate with targeted audiences. Knowledge of grammar, spelling punctuation and required formats and skills utilized in the preparation and distribution of correspondence.

Skill and knowledge to develop innovative written communication materials such as news releases, feature stories, fact sheets, presentations, etc., and other products that effectively transmit information about EAC's programs and activities.

Ability to navigate media management software and disseminate information using this portal. Understanding of PowerPoint and other software platforms used to disseminate EAC communications resources. Ability to do basic graphic design and video editing.

Understanding and working knowledge of program planning and contract management.

Knowledge of information gathering and analysis techniques to gather, analyze, summarize, and report on EAC initiatives.

Knowledge of capabilities and limitations of various software packages (e.g., Microsoft Windows, Calendar, Microsoft Word, Access database management, PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel) to create and revise a wide range of documents, automated records, databases, and slides.