Senecanationgroup
Communications/Press Support - Press & Public Diplomacy (PPD) (Active SECRET Cle
Senecanationgroup, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Great Hill Solutions
is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is the federal government contracting business wholly owned by the
Seneca Nation . SNG meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers across a variety of domains. The SNG portfolio receives shared services support from its parent company
Seneca Holdings
and is comprised of multiple companies that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more visit
www.senecanationgroup.com
and follow us on
LinkedIn .
The Seneca Nation Group companies offer competitive compensation and a strong benefits package including comprehensive medical and dental care, matching 401K, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for you and your family. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.
Great Hill
is seeking a
Communications/Press Support professional
in Washington, D.C. The objective of this work is to support the Department of State, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs (EUR), Office of Press & Public Diplomacy (PPD).
Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Work as part of a team to meet fixed daily deadlines and field a wide variety of inquiries from U.S. and foreign press.
Develop and draft press guidance to prepare SPOX for the daily press briefing, both responding to specific GPA taskings and identifying issues that may arise.
Coordinate press guidance with all relevant offices, including both geographic desks and functional offices that may have equities.
Brief the Department Spokesperson and Deputy Spokesperson on EUR press guidance and policy issues.
Prepare TQAs, Building Blocks, and scripts for travel and for principals to deploy at public engagements.
Support and staff Bureau leadership at media engagements.
Coordinate media planning and coverage with counterparts at foreign missions during visits of foreign dignitaries.
Provide press analysis on key issues as needed.
Support work of EUR/PPD (including the Rapid Response Unit (RRU), which currently focuses on messaging to Russians in Russia to counter Kremlin narratives), including the preparation of information for inclusion in trackers and reporting to State leadership and the NSC.
Respond to queries from reporters.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and/or 3 years of experience in international politics/foreign policy, research & evaluation, social science, or other related fields.
Desired, but not required, State Department experience.
Desired Skills:
Strong written and spoken English communication skills in order to develop a wide variety of materials, such as briefings, speeches, fact sheets, news releases, etc. designed to convey information concerning complex programs and/or sensitive issues.
Ability to solve problems and encourage consistent, solid performance.
Ability to work under significant time pressure and maintain composure while working issues that require a high level of attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
Knowledge in public communication techniques, media relations (domestic and foreign), message development, outreach, and communication with media outlets.
Broad institutional knowledge of the organizational structure of the State Department and its primary mission.
Ability to work independently to assess priorities and manage daily coordination of details with minimal supervision.
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is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is the federal government contracting business wholly owned by the
Seneca Nation . SNG meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers across a variety of domains. The SNG portfolio receives shared services support from its parent company
Seneca Holdings
and is comprised of multiple companies that participate in the Small Business Administration 8(a) program. To learn more visit
www.senecanationgroup.com
and follow us on
LinkedIn .
The Seneca Nation Group companies offer competitive compensation and a strong benefits package including comprehensive medical and dental care, matching 401K, paid time off, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and other benefits that help provide financial protection for you and your family. We pride ourselves on our collaborative work environment and culture which embraces our mission of providing financial and non-financial benefits back to the members of the Seneca Nation.
Great Hill
is seeking a
Communications/Press Support professional
in Washington, D.C. The objective of this work is to support the Department of State, Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs (EUR), Office of Press & Public Diplomacy (PPD).
Roles and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Work as part of a team to meet fixed daily deadlines and field a wide variety of inquiries from U.S. and foreign press.
Develop and draft press guidance to prepare SPOX for the daily press briefing, both responding to specific GPA taskings and identifying issues that may arise.
Coordinate press guidance with all relevant offices, including both geographic desks and functional offices that may have equities.
Brief the Department Spokesperson and Deputy Spokesperson on EUR press guidance and policy issues.
Prepare TQAs, Building Blocks, and scripts for travel and for principals to deploy at public engagements.
Support and staff Bureau leadership at media engagements.
Coordinate media planning and coverage with counterparts at foreign missions during visits of foreign dignitaries.
Provide press analysis on key issues as needed.
Support work of EUR/PPD (including the Rapid Response Unit (RRU), which currently focuses on messaging to Russians in Russia to counter Kremlin narratives), including the preparation of information for inclusion in trackers and reporting to State leadership and the NSC.
Respond to queries from reporters.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree and/or 3 years of experience in international politics/foreign policy, research & evaluation, social science, or other related fields.
Desired, but not required, State Department experience.
Desired Skills:
Strong written and spoken English communication skills in order to develop a wide variety of materials, such as briefings, speeches, fact sheets, news releases, etc. designed to convey information concerning complex programs and/or sensitive issues.
Ability to solve problems and encourage consistent, solid performance.
Ability to work under significant time pressure and maintain composure while working issues that require a high level of attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
Knowledge in public communication techniques, media relations (domestic and foreign), message development, outreach, and communication with media outlets.
Broad institutional knowledge of the organizational structure of the State Department and its primary mission.
Ability to work independently to assess priorities and manage daily coordination of details with minimal supervision.
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