Huntsville, AL, USA | Full Time Job Title: Senior Communications Specialist Location : Huntsville, AL (On-Site) Canvas is seeking a Senior Communication Specialist to support communicating information through verbal, written and electronic media to convey key strategic messages for the organization. Duties: + Responsible for writing articles, conducting interviews for public affairs products/outlets. + Drafting and producing social media products. + Assist with design/content production of external website and internal knowledge site. + Supports branding and production of communication materials and exhibit content + Provide support for presentations and tours. + Foster and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of government personnel and contractor workforce. + Prepare and review information material for dissemination to various publics for conformance to Army policy. Requirements: + Bachelor's degree in a communication related field; *Experience may be substituted for education with customer concurrence. + Minimum 5 years of experience in a related field + Ability to analyze data and generate insights to inform communication strategies + Excellent collaboration and relationship-building skills, with a high degree of cultural awareness + Ability to think creatively and strategically to develop innovative communication solutions + Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. + Ability to write clear, concise, and engaging content with excellent grammar and editing skills. + 10 years of experience in a related field; prior experience working in a government Public Affairs Office; preferably Army Familiar with AP Style writing Some travel Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance (desired) Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. About Us Founded in 2007, Canvas connects a passion for going beyond the expected with the knowledge and expertise to deliver what our clients need now and in the future. Canvas has been recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified ™, Fortune Best Small Workplace ™, Fortune Best Workplace for Millennials ™ (2022), Best Place for Working Parents (2022 & 2023), HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Awardee (2021 & 2022), Best Places to Work Awardee, 2019 Government Contracting - Technology Business of the Year, and Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year (2018) by the Huntsville/Madison Chamber of Commerce. Benefits of Working with Canvas To reflect our company culture, Canvas offers an exciting array of benefits that makes up our employees' total rewards package. Those benefits may include: + Competitive Wages* + Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance + Generous company-funded Basic Life Insurance + Company-funded Short-Term & Long-Term Disability + 11 Paid Federal Holidays + Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) + Dependent Care and Medical Flexible Spending Accounts + 401(k) retirement plan with company match and 100% immediate vesting + Tuition Reimbursement for ongoing training, continuing education, or advanced degree programs + Robust Employee Assistance Program + Employee Referral Bonus Program + Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach + Spot Awards for exemplary individual performance + Discretionary performance-based bonuses + And many more! *Final compensation for this position is determined by a variety of factors, such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Canvas is an Equal Opportunity Employer Canvas is an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA federal contractor who affords equal employment opportunity to protected veterans and people with disabilities. Canvas has equal employment opportunities that are based upon a candidate's qualifications and capabilities to perform the essential functions of a particular job and are free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our Careers page. U.S. citizenship is required for most positions. Canvas is committed to expanding access to employment for people with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and your disability prevents you from applying, please advise what reasonable accommodation Canvas can provide to assist you in applying for one of our open positions. You may contact us by sending an email to talent@canvas-inc.com (teamtalent@canvas-inc.com) . Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation for applying for a specific posted position will be responded to. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis. Please be aware, scammers may try to impersonate our company by reaching out regarding job opportunities. We will never ask you for bank account information, checks, or other sensitive information as part of our hiring process. If you're unsure, please email talent@canvas-inc.com (teamtalent@canvas-inc.com) with questions. For further information on Canvas including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website. If an offer of employment is extended, applicant must have the ability to pass a background check. Offer of Employment is contingent upon the results.