Sr. Communications Specialist (Remote Eligible)

$90,000 - $125,000/Yr

Mathematica Policy Research - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Oklahoma City, OK

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Mathematica is searching for a Sr. Communications Specialist who will play a pivotal role in providing a comprehensive range of dissemination and engagement services. This position involves strategic planning and execution, message and content development, media relations, policymaker relations, and community engagement. The Sr. Communications Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic dissemination plans that align with client deliverables and organizational goals. This role requires a proactive approach to planning and executing diverse engagement activities that facilitate the application of evidence to policies and programs. The core responsibilities of the Sr. Communications Specialist include translating and disseminating policy-relevant evidence through various formats and channels. The specialist will collaborate with project teams, client representatives, and external partners to co-create strategic messaging and engagement plans that support project activities. Additionally, the role involves developing and implementing outreach campaigns, identifying and engaging primary and secondary audiences, and establishing relevant engagement metrics. The Sr. Communications Specialist will also maintain a network of media contacts, pitch stories to national, local, and trade media outlets, and support government affairs colleagues in planning policymaker briefings and events. Moreover, the specialist will work closely with thought leadership and external partners to plan inclusive events that highlight diverse perspectives. They will partner with business unit leadership to develop strategies that promote brand awareness and support lead generation at professional conferences and events. Writing compelling content for the company's external communications, including websites, newsletters, and social media, is also a key responsibility. The Sr. Communications Specialist will collaborate with subject matter experts to produce high-quality digital and print products and support project teams with innovative community engagement strategies. This role also emphasizes the importance of advancing organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts across all responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Translate and disseminate policy-relevant evidence through a variety of formats and channels.
• Co-create strategic messaging, dissemination, and engagement plans with project teams, client representatives, and external partners.
• Develop and implement strategic outreach campaigns, identifying and engaging primary and secondary audiences.
• Maintain a network of media/journalist contacts and pitch stories to relevant media outlets.
• Support government affairs colleagues in planning and executing policymaker briefings and events.
• Plan and execute inclusive events that highlight expert voices and diverse perspectives.
• Develop and implement strategies to promote brand awareness and support lead generation at professional conferences and events.
• Write and support the development of content for the company's external website, newsletters, and social media platforms.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to produce high-quality digital and print products.
• Support project and proposal teams with community engagement strategies and provide strategic communications counsel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Political Science, Journalism, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Seven years of progressively responsible, professional-level experience in a government organization, public relations, or a research or policy-oriented organization.
• Excellent writing skills with minimal oversight and editing required.
• Ability to synthesize and convey complex data and information for diverse audiences through various platforms.
• Thorough knowledge of international, federal, or state policy issues in health, education, early childhood, employment, family support, international development, and/or nutrition.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Exceptional project management and client service skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience in community engagement and dissemination strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• Remote work eligibility
• Hybrid work options from various locations