Communications & Marketing Strategist
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Job Location:
Alexandria, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
12 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
About McChrystal Group:
McChrystal Group is a leadership and management consulting firm that partners with executive teams to solve their most complex performance and coordination in 2011 by General (Ret.) Stanley McChrystal we help organizationsoperatewith the speed alignment and cohesionrequiredto succeed in dynamic environments.
Our work is rooted in the Team of Teams frameworka leadership system developed from General McChrystals transformation of the Joint Special Operations Command. We believe that enduring performance depends not just on strategy but on how effectively leaders teams and systems work together under pressure.
McChrystal Group consultants work on small high-impact teams tackling challenges that shoulder to shoulder with senior executives world-class advisors and teammates who take pride in the quality integrity and purpose of their work. The pace is demanding the problems are complex and the impact is tangible. People join McChrystal Group because they want to grow as leaders and do work that makes a difference.
The Opportunity
The Communications & Marketing Strategist plays a critical supporting role in shaping how McChrystal Group shows up in the world. This is an ideal role for a strong writer and communicator who is ready to move beyond execution alone and contribute to strategy storytelling and brand-building in a meaningful way.
You will work closely with the Communications Director and Marketing team on executive communications for General (Ret.) Stanley McChrystal firmwide thought leadership marketing campaigns and day-to-day storytelling across platforms. The right person will not wait to be told whats missing; they will see gaps raise their hand and help close them.
This role is well-suited for someone who is energized by working with many different personalities senior leaders and collaboratorsand who brings both humility and drive to their work.
What Youll Do
- Support the development of executive-level communications including speeches remarks talking points op-eds articles newsletters and internal communications.
- Conduct research on leadership teamwork geopolitics current events and organizational priorities to inform high-quality credible content.
- Draft edit and refine written materials to ensure clarity consistency and alignment with McChrystal Groups voice and values.
- Help prepare collateral materials that accompany communications efforts including presentations social posts videos and digital content.
- Plan and execute marketing campaigns across social media and email for both internal and external audiences.
- Assist with daily management of LinkedIn and other priority social channels including drafting posts scheduling content and tracking engagement.
- Monitor website and campaign performance using analytics tools and help translate data into clear insights and recommendations.
- Support experimentation with new platforms tools and formats to extend the reach of McChrystal Groups ideas and leaders.
- Work cross-functionally with marketing client teams and senior leaders to ensure communications efforts are well-coordinated and effective.
- Anticipate needs identify communication gaps and proactively propose solutions whether thats improving a process strengthening a message or spotting an opportunity others havent yet named.
- Provide reliable follow-through on projects large and small helping ensure high standards are met even under tight timelines.
Who You Are
- This role requires more than technical skill. Temperament and character matter deeply. The successful candidate will be someone who:
- Is comfortable working with a wide range of personalitiesfrom senior executives to junior teammatesand earns trust through professionalism discretion and follow-through.
- Brings initiative and momentum to their work taking ownership rather than waiting for perfect direction.
- Is intellectually curious well-read and interested in ideas related to leadership teams organizations and global affairs.
- Can hold high standards without ego open to feedback quick to learn and focused on collective success over individual credit.
- Thrives in ambiguity and is energized by helping build something that is still evolving.
What Youll Bring
- Bachelors degree in communications journalism marketing public relations or a related field.
- 5 years of professional experience in communications journalism PR or marketing.
- Exceptional writing and editing skills with the ability to adapt tone and style across audiences and platforms.
- Strong research analytical and organizational skills.
- Experience supporting or executing digital marketing efforts particularly on LinkedIn.
- Working knowledge of content management systems CRM tools and analytics platforms.
- Familiarity with design and content tools such as PowerPoint and Adobe Creative Cloud; basic video or film editing skills are a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines and communicate progress clearly.
- Ability and willingness to travel to support executive level speaking engagements as needed.
Why this role matters:
Communications at McChrystal Group shape how leaders think how clients engage and how the firm earns trust in the this role you will contribute directly to that impact while shaping high-level communications thought leadership and marketing collateral.
If youre someone who wants to grow stretch and be counted onthis role offers that opportunity.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Key Skills
- Internal Control
- Accounting And Auditing
- Accounts Handling
- General Services
- Elevator
- Brand
About Company
Forged in combat and proven across industries, use our Team of Teams® Framework to transform how your people, processes, and technology work together so you can optimize the organization on your terms.
