Summary
You will serve as a PUBLIC AFFAIRS SPECIALIST in the U.S. Naval Academy Media Relations Branch of NAVAL ACADEMY.
Duties
You will write press releases, media advisories, feature articles, fact sheets, and pitch letters.
You will Edit and adapt military and institutional policy into clear, public-friendly content.
You will analyze information for accuracy and suitability before publication.
You will pitch stories and distribute announcements to reporters and news organizations via phone, email, and press releases.
You will cultivate and sustain positive working relationships with regular press contacts.
You will ensure media materials are received and respond to reporter follow-up inquiries.
You will track daily and weekly print and digital publications for mentions of the Academy or key leadership topics.
You will select, prioritize, and assemble relevant press clips for leadership review.
You will answer incoming phone calls and questions from the general public regarding Academy events and policies.
You will proactively discover campus projects, events, and accomplishments suitable for public promotion.
Education
In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if relatedA transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.
How you will be evaluated
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork WRITTEN COMMUNICATION PARTERNING ORAL COMMUNICATION PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMUNITY OUTREACH This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire and Structured Resume Review You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Failure to submit a complete application package will result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that all information in their resume and documents are legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers/documents submitted by an applicant.