This position demands a creative, detail-oriented individual with excellent writing and editing skills, combined with a strong understanding of internal communication strategies and employee engagement principles. The ideal candidate will be adept at navigating complex organizational structures to deliver clear, engaging, and impactful communications that foster a positive workplace culture. 

 
 
Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Create, develop, and edit a wide range of internal communication materials, including newsletters, emails, intranet content, and announcements, aimed at enhancing employee engagement and conveying key organizational messages within the Navy. 

• Collaborate with various departments to gather information, identify communication needs, and ensure that all internal communications accurately reflect organizational goals, values, and updates. 

• Tailor communication strategies and content to diverse internal audiences, ensuring clarity, inclusivity, and alignment with the Navy's culture and strategic objectives. 

• Implement innovative communication approaches and channels to improve internal messaging effectiveness, employee reach, and feedback mechanisms. 

• Monitor and evaluate the impact of internal communications strategies on employee engagement and organizational culture, adjusting approaches based on feedback and metrics. 

• Manage content calendars for internal communications, ensuring timely and coordinated dissemination of information across the organization. 

• Serve as an internal communications advisor, offering guidance on best practices, message framing, and the integration of internal campaigns with broader organizational objectives. 

 
 
Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in English or Communication 

• 5 years of experience writing as depicted in portfolio/writing samples. 

• The ability to design and implement innovative communications strategies for NAVSEA initiatives and programs. 

• The ability to write and edit news copy and long-form writing (Feature articles, stories, et cetera) according to the Navy and Associated Press Style Book. 

• Strong demonstration of communication skills, both written and oral, including demonstrated ability to produce concise and properly edited products that clearly and logically convey complex information and ideas. 

• Ability to synthesize complex ideas and initiatives into easily understood communications for a variety of audiences. 

• Strong demonstration of interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a variety of audiences and convey information to a variety of audiences with varying levels of understanding of NAVSEA's programs and priorities. 

• Thorough analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to think strategically, to identify needs and requirements, and to develop recommendations and solutions. 

• Ability to manage small and large-scale projects that contribute to a larger strategic communications plan. 

• Ability to manage competing priorities under strict deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail; ability to work effectively with NAVSEA's senior leaders in a high profile and demanding office. 

• Familiarity with NAVSEA, Congress, the Navy and Department of Defense