Communications Specialist

Job Description

Fusion Innovation's recent growth has earned us a top spot in the Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies in America and in Washington Business Journal's Best Places to Work multiple years in a row. Our team members are passionate about their work and are empowered to contribute their unique skills and perspectives to our projects. Here at Fusion, we put people first. When you join us, you don't just join a company, you join a family. If you are ready to be part of a fun and engaging team where your innovative ideas are heard, supported, and make ever lasting mission impacts for our Nation's most sensitive programs, you have come to the right place.

Position Overview

• Lead the development, preparation, coordination, and editing of communication materials, focusing on speeches for various audiences and occasions.
• Draft and edit speeches or scripts for senior executives for live or recorded delivery, testimony, and statements for Congressional Record.
• Advise and coach leadership on presenting and delivering speeches to ensure effectiveness and engagement.
• Prepare assignments based on subject matter expert's input to ensure speech content's accuracy and relevance.
• Ensure all speech materials are consistent with organizational and publication standards and tailored to the intended audience.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior staff on effective speech writing and editing techniques.
• Utilize Adobe Creative Cloud Suite and other tools to enhance the presentation and delivery of speeches.
• Research to ensure accuracy, and proofread and edit content for clarity, readability, and accessibility based on the medium.
• Initiate, plan, execute, and report on communication tasks independently, as identified.

Required Skills

• Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience or no degree and 9 years of experience in Communication, Journalism, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting, editing, and delivering speeches or scripts for various audiences and occasions.
• Proficiency in utilizing tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud Suite to enhance speech content and presentation.
• Strong ability to convey complex information in a clear and simple manner to diverse audiences.
• Proven track record of mentoring and training others in effective speech writing and presentation techniques.
• Familiarity with MS Office Suite, collaboration tools such as MS Teams and SharePoint, as well as other necessary software for creating compelling speech content.
• Experience in providing communication support, including the development, preparation, production, coordination, and editing of various materials, with a strong emphasis on speech writing.

Please note that all applicants must be U.S. citizens and require additional screening from our clients.

Fusion Innovation LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.