Blackberg Group is seeking a Junior Communications Consultant to join its growing team. This individual will support the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) with writing, editorial, stakeholder engagement, executive communication, and change management services. Specific onsite activities may include communication planning, speaking engagement preparation, social media strategy, and diverse writing and editing projects. This candidate will also have the opportunity to support the firm-wide communications program and business development. The successful candidate should have an interest in growing and developing within the strategic communications field, be adaptable in a fast-paced environment, and possess a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
Core Responsibilities
- Support the full communications lifecycle—from program ideation and communications planning to implementation and evaluation.
- Develop strategic communication plans based on secondary market research and primary stakeholder interviews.
- Craft tailored written communications products for both the client and firm (e.g. official biographies, talking points, workforce messaging, brochures, videos, social media copy, etc.).
- Assist with external stakeholder engagement through social media strategy, speaker engagements, and related outreach activities.
- Develop formal and informal presentations as required for the client or firm.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in mass communication or a related field.
- 1+ years of experience. Minimum internship experience in Communications or related field.
- Proven experience delivering communications support services to clients, either through prior internships or post-graduate work experience.
- Ability to foster client relationships through excellent written and verbal communication.
- Experience developing written and multi-media products, particularly utilizing the Adobe Suite
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in the public sector, particularly working with senior officials.
- Expertise in leading external stakeholder engagement, such as media relations or speaking engagements.
- Prior event planning experience, including event logistics, speaker preparation, and marketing.
Company Overview
Blackberg Group is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) uniting strategic operations with creative marketing to uplift public service missions. Specializing in strategy, operations, communications, and organizational effectiveness, our team creates engagements that foster operational excellence and marketing that sparks movements.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Blackberg Group, LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.