Communications Specialist (Associate)

Communications Specialist (Associate)

Remote

Full Time

Mid Level

DCG Communications (DCG) is seeking a motivated Communications Specialist (Associate) to join our growing team supporting the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) My HealtheVet account. My HealtheVet is a highly visible webbased VA technology program, designed for Veterans, active duty Service members, their dependents, and caregivers in urban and rural areas. The Communications Specialist will with clients and leaders at VA who are driving technological innovation with the country’s largest integrated healthcare system, transforming the level of care and efficiency in VA hospitals. This Communications Specialist will be responsible for developing content for a variety of communications products. In this role, the Communications Specialist will write content for the newsletter, create content strategy with internal and external stakeholders, and plan and edit website content. Additionally, the Communications Specialist will manage strategic partnerships to facilitate content requests and support project planning and management. If you’re looking for an opportunity to get your foot in the door and grow with a team in support of mission-driven work, then this is the role for you!

Location: At DCG the majority of our team members, including this role, are remote. With over 100 employees based in 28 states (and counting!), DCG is committed to hiring talented employees across the United States. The selected candidate will work during DCG’s core Eastern Standard Time business hours.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in journalism, public relations, or communications
• A minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience supporting communications and marketing campaigns, including federal clients, preferably at a public relations or marketing firm/agency
• Proven experience in a variety of communications formats and styles, including but not limited to newsletters, articles, website content, blogs, presentations, talking points, and fact sheets
• Experience coordinating between multiple key internal and external stakeholders to ensure continuity of messaging and to provide feedback and strategic support
• Proven to have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, and eagerness to work in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to manage a diverse workload
• Experience with copy and content editing
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

What’s in it for you?

DCG prides itself on having a unique and flexible culture. We value hard-working, self-motivated and dedicated employees and are committed to providing an opportunity for tremendous career growth and earning potential.

Learn more about our unique culture here:

• DCG Life Medium Blog: https://medium.com/dcg-life
• DCG Life Instagram: @dcglife

Why you’ll love it here:

• Market competitive pay.
• A variety of rich healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as group life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement with 4% corporate match and immediate vesting upon enrollment.
• Annual monetary supplement toward mental and physical wellbeing, and pre-tax Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 100% Paid Family Bonding for all new parents (including adoption), short-term, and long-term disability. Family planning benefit towards fertility planning and treatment, adoption, and surrogacy.
• Generous paid time off including 11 paid federal holidays
• DCG offers a wide variety of growth and development opportunities such as internal learning & development programs and professional development for those seeking to further their professional growth. Additionally, this spring marks our 7th annual Mentorship Program where team members are thoughtfully paired up for three months to learn or expand their skills and apply them on the job.
• Check out our blog that highlights the benefits we offer to our employees and their families; dive in further to the blog to get a better sense of DCG company culture!

About us:

DCG Communications (DCG) is a specialized communications consultancy focused on developing influential communications programs to help clients build their brands and enhance their reputations. A majority of our work is with the federal government and we currently support a number of long-term projects with the following agencies: Departments of Veterans Affairs, Defense, State, Homeland Security, Housing & Urban Development, Small Business Administration, U.S. Coast Guard, BBG, and more.

DCG is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.