Communications/ Content Strategist Consultant, Washington

at Wheelhouse Group
Washington, DC and other metropolitan areas
Communications Consultant
Are you looking to build a career, while making an impact in the world?
Do you like rolling up your sleeves to solve complex problems AND value work-life balance?
If so, Wheelhouse may be just the place for you!
At Wheelhouse Group, we guide organizations through transformational changes in direction, culture, technology and process improvement. To do this, we build multi-disciplinary teams with diverse perspectives and experience in organizational change management, stakeholder engagement & communications, workforce transformation and business optimization.
We know that work is about more than what we do for our clients. It is about working together to build community and culture. It is about supporting and trusting each other to deliver on our commitments. At Wheelhouse, we ensure each of our team members have what they need thrive and to be successful.
The Position
Wheelhouse Group is looking for a Communications/Content Strategist Consultant who is a stakeholder engagement and communications expert who leads the development of content strategy for client websites and other stakeholder communications. You will facilitate engagement with key stakeholders to understand user needs and creates strategy deliverables such as a message architecture, writing guides, content work plans and content models. You will write and edit content in consultation with subject matter experts and content contributors as well as working with developers to provide documentation and training for content management systems.
Interest & Attitude
A self-starter with the curiosity and drive to proactively solve problems and identify ways to better meet client needs
A growth mindset with a willingness to build subject matter expertise in key focus areas and a desire to share what you know so that team members can continuously learn from one another
An eagerness to engage on topics of strategic importance
Communication skills
Establish and grow relationships with colleagues, clients, and partners
Desire to work primarily with federal government clients
Must be a team player
Skills & Experience
At least 8 years of relevant experience
Experience with web content/strategy and familiar with content management systems
Work with copywriters who research, conceptualize, write, proofread, and edit original content and digital experiences
Partner with the creative team to determine overall creative messaging that is brand consistent
Excellent writing skills and a gift for creating briefings and documents that tell a compelling, relevant, and data-driven story
Knowledge of and experience with creating and implementing strategic communications plans, preparing communication artifacts, and preparing messaging that engages a diverse group of audiences
Create content and targeted messaging for each audience that is credible, relevant, visionary, and instructive
Familiar with Section 508 standards and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
Organized and moves seamlessly from strategic tasks (developing strategic plans, briefing client executives on recommendations) to tactical tasks (preparing PowerPoint briefings, recording meeting outcomes) as needed
Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel)
Familiar with organization change management approaches and tools
Familiar with project management approaches, tools, and phases of the project lifecycle
Most opportunities exist in the Washington, D.C. Metro area. Given the current restrictions due to the ongoing pandemic, this position will likely work remotely for an extended period; however, some positions have historically required a combination of telework and work on client site in Washington, D.C. Compensation dependent on experience.
To make sure we hire the most qualified people, we?ve designed a multi-step selection process that may include interviews, case study assignment, and reference checks. We?re excited to get to know you!
Wheelhouse Group is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer; we believe an inclusive workforce is good for business and essential for our teams to thrive. Our strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility promotes a welcoming environment where all team members feel like they belong, including feeling respected, included and heard.
EOE, including disability/vets.