Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Implement print and digital communications that increase citizen engagement in government programs.

- Communicate clear, concise, understandable, and actionable information to various target audiences.

- Develop content strategy based on program objectives, client goals, and end user needs.

- Provide input and adhere to budgets, schedules, work plans, and performance requirements.

- Independently create project case studies, publications, marketing materials, and presentations.

- Review and delegate work to other specialists.

- Lead the planning, development, coordination, and execution of internal communication programs.- Create compelling written and visual content, including leadership messages, executive presentations, videos, infographics, newsletters, case studies, go live announcements, marketing materials, press releases, success stories, and award nominations.
- Act as primary content developer, oversee design and presentation of materials to decision makers, communicate and uphold timelines, and facilitate feedback and approvals.
- Coordinate and support messaging for monthly all-hands meetings, department town halls, and other virtual and hybrid team events.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure consistency of messages and voice and alignment with organizational goals.
- Research, gather, and synthesize complex digital technical information and convert into clear, concise, audience-appropriate, error-free communication products.
- Assist with the management and facilitation of internal communication channels to enhance collaboration and engagement.
- Measure and analyze the effectiveness of communication strategies and adjust plans accordingly.
- Stay current with industry best practices and emerging trends in public relations and communications.
Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in related field.

- 5-7 years of relevant professional experience.

** Hyrid onsite in Princeton, NJ required **
- Previous experience communicating for executive IT teams and explaining/translating technical jargon to non-technical stakeholders.
- Knowledge of government health and human services programs.
- Advanced degree or certification in communication management, public relations, corporate reputation management, media relations, or strategic and crisis communication.
- Proficient in PowerPoint

Additional Qualifications:
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to articulate a vision, tailor messages for diverse audiences, and present to large groups, including upper management.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills with strong attention to detail and rigorous adherence to production schedules and publishing deadlines.
- High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining the integrity of the organization.
- Proactive, motivated, and results-driven, with a customer service orientation.
- Demonstrated proficiency with digital communications channels such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Poppulo and other related platforms.

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