Digital Communications Specialist, DFC - Dexis Consulting Group
Washington, DC
About the Job
Dexis is a professional services firm that solves the most pressing social challenges in complex environments, paving the way for a more secure and prosperous world.
Dexis embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and strives to build and maintain a safe environment where we celebrate diverse backgrounds, treat everyone with respect, and value the unique lived experiences each person brings based on their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, military or veteran status, national origin, age, marital status or family status and related conditions.
At Dexis, you will experience a corporate culture of inclusiveness, fairness, and trust. You will be given the means and mentorship needed to succeed, and your creativity will be rewarded.
About the Position
Dexis is recruiting for a Digital Communications Specialist to support the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), America's development finance institution that works to mobilize private capital in the economic and social development of emerging market economies. This position is located in the Office of External Affairs (OEA).
The Office of External Affairs is DFC's first line of communication with the public. OEA is tasked with raising the profile of the agency in order to meet DFC's obligation to disclose the agency's work to the general public and meet DFC's obligations to its authorizing committees in the United States Congress.
The Digital Communications Specialist will support all aspects of DFC's digital communications strategy. The Digital Communications Specialist will lead the management of DFC's external-facing website, including overseeing content management, identifying and executing relevant updates, and liaising with external vendors to optimize DFC's website and drive engagement with target audiences. The role will also assist with the development and execution of digital communications campaigns and collaborates internally and externally to create high-quality marketing products, including social media.
This is a 6 month engagement which will be performed full-time. Work is primarily performed at the DFC office in Washington, DC. Remote work may be permitted in accordance with the contract. This position is contingent on award.
Responsibilities
- Assist with all digital communications efforts, with a focus on website content management, UX/UI advising, email marketing, and social media.
- Identify and propose updates to DFC's public-facing website.
- Collaborate internally and externally to manage and implement website projects to ensure that the organization's website is up-to-date, user-friendly, and optimized for search engines.
- Collaborate with external vendors in support of DFC's public-facing website and advise web developers on UX/UI.
- Manage DFC's website media library, including by uploading and posting Public Information Summaries, digital reports and policies, Board Resolutions, and other materials.
- Draft content for DFC's social media platforms, including Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
- Analyze and report on the performance of digital communications channels and use insights to inform future strategies.
- Develop and execute email marketing campaigns, including creating content, managing subscriber lists, and analyzing campaign results.
- Coordinate internally to draft and clear content for a wide variety of digital and printed marketing products.
- Liaise with OEA's editorial and visual communications teams to produce multimedia communications materials for social media platforms, websites, events, communications campaigns, and related activities.
- Operate camera, video, and a/v equipment as needed to capture photos and videos for use in professional external communications materials.
- Oversee projects, with some supervision, to ensure streamlined processes are followed, tasks are completed, and that projects are executed on time and without error.
Qualifications
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, communications, or related field.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in media relations, preferably in a communications or journalism role.
- Demonstrated expertise in website development and management.
- Excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Dexis is on a mission to help solve today's most pressing global political, social, and economic challenges and create a world where all people are safe and prosperous. As a Dexis employee, you will be challenged, empowered, and mentored. Our motto is "find a way or make a way" — that's how Dexis goes "all in." How will you?
If you are passionate about this opportunity, apply now!
Only those applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted for interview.
Dexis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, pregnancy, disability, age, genetic information, military service, veteran status, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, childbirth and related medical conditions, including lactation, or any other protected class under applicable law.
As part of a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, Dexis provides healthcare insurance in addition to other staff welfare benefits and perks.
If you are hired for a position that is paid from the Dexis home office, you will be required to submit proof that you have received the COVID-19 vaccine unless you qualify for a legally recognized medical or religious exception to the vaccine requirement. This does not apply to AL, AZ, FL, KS, MT, NH, ND, or TX residents.
