Integrated Communications Senior Associate

Peratons Marketing and Communications (MarCom) team is looking for an experienced communications advisor with writing experience focused on press releases and social media.Werelooking for a writerwith experience acan-do attitude andenthusiasm for expanding capabilities.InterestedHereswhatyoulldo:

• Write press releases social media posts and website content.

• Draft and create executive level and technical feature and informational pieces.

• Craft short- and long-form educationalstoriesmultiple media channelsbased on interviews with subject matter experts.

• Attend meetingsand eventsto promotePeratonto potential customerspartnersandmore.

• Edit copy according to style (AP and Peraton).

• Research and develop content on multiple company areas.

• Translate tech jargon to everyday digestible language for both internal and external purposes.

• Createcollateralrangingfrom white papers tomarketingmaterials.

• Master Microsoft CanvaandAdobeapplications.

• Work with the larger MarCom team to ensure alignment with internal and external messaging.

• Manage portions of and complete projects using project management software.Proactively assess progressfrom minutiae to full-scale planwork cross teamsandmeet deadlines.

• Collaborate with the MarCom team on varied endeavors which may include events employee engagement marketing materials and graphic design.

• Take initiative: Find flawsrecommend improved processes and solutions continually grow.

• Be a positive team player capable of reporting to our Reston Town Center office.

• A bachelors degree in English communications or related field or a high school diploma andeightyears of publishing experience.

• At least 8 years of corporate communications experience.

• 12 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Exceptional writing ability (be prepared to share clipsor a portfolio).

• Proofreading/editingexpertiseand understanding of nuanced messaging.

• Ability to accept constructive criticism.

• Desire to learn and adhere to our style and brand.

• Flexibility to learn new software pivot when needs change and contribute to team efforts.

• Ability to work independently.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Be deadline oriented.
• Must be a US Citizen

Hereswhatitdbe nice if you have:

• Governmentcontracting experience.

• Masters degree in English communications or related field.

• Experience with graphic design/layout.

• Experience with Adobe Photoshop Canvaandother graphics tools.

• Familiarity with SharePointandother intranet tools.

• Experience withsocialposting platforms.

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the worlds leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider we deliver trusted highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land sea space air and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day our employees do the cant be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how were keeping people around the world safe and secure.