Communications Analyst

Company: Sparklegenius
Location: New York
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Location:HYBRID - Must be willing to work at least 4 days/week ON-SITE, Richmond, VA
Job Description
This position develops and implements a variety of strategic communications, outreach, and engagement program initiatives, as directed by the Communications, Outreach, and Engagement (COE) Manager, in order to drive the vision, use cases, and adoption of advanced data analytics in public agencies and institutions throughout the Commonwealth. Related duties include developing COE plans; generating content for print, events, e-newsletters, and social media to promote the responsible use of data resources as business intelligence and economic assets; and developing extensive contacts with state and local officials in order to expand and foster communications within the Commonwealth's data sharing and governance community. The position also provides support for legislative activities and serves as a contact for media providers.
Technical Job Responsibilities
--- Develop strategies and implement COE services to promote data analytics and the responsible use and sharing of data resources among state, regional, and local public entities and public institutions of higher education.
--- Plan and develop communications, media and public relations, and information services to support COE objectives.
--- Accomplish program, project, and activity assignments within appropriate timeframes under general direction.
--- Serve as an effective internal information resource and distribution channel for the data governance structure.
--- Provide customer services through effective technical skills and collaboration with internal and external parties across all responsibilities.
--- Promptly notify the COE Manager when situations arise that could adversely impact customers and stakeholders.
--- Collaborate with and serve as a resource for other communications officials in data trust member agencies and organizations regarding public relations issues affecting data governance and analytics.
--- Provide detailed and correct assessments and analyses to client agencies and organizations through responsive and helpful written and oral communications.
--- Support implementation of brand identity in all official templates, graphics, reports, and other products and services.
--- Support planning & coordination of produced events.
--- Compose print and digital media articles, newsletters, brochures, presentations, email, social media, and internal communications. Promote the data analytics and business intelligence successes of data trust agencies and organizations. Maintain consistency with brand and communication strategies, programs, and messages.
--- Write and edit speeches, presentations, and press releases. Prepare and deliver presentations before data governance officials, the media, and public, as requested by the COE Manager.
--- Prepare COE plans and strategies to develop the data sharing market. Identify opportunities to promote services in a positive manner.
--- Promptly identify and remain responsive to emerging communications issues affecting; develop strategies and recommendations to resolve problems and accomplish goals and objectives.
--- Ensure that print and electronic communications and presentations are timely, accurate and informative; and address the informational needs and interests of specific audiences at appropriate intervals. Make continuing effort to expand the distribution list.
--- Execute internal and external communications programs that meet stated objectives.
--- Serve as an information resource and communications consultant to staff as they prepare and present their work products.
--- Arrange periodic meetings with subject-matter experts to coordinate communications content for intended audiences.
--- Ensure that delegated continuity of operations policies and crisis communication plans are up to date. Conduct planning and preparation sessions as needed. Work effectively with the COE Manager and leadership to develop and execute crisis management strategies and plans.
--- Maintain positive working relationship with the Governor's press office, the data governance structure, the media, and communications staff in other agencies.
--- Serve as a primary contact internally with the data analytics community and partners, and externally as a contact for media inquiries. Assist the COE Manager and staff to respond to media contacts.
--- Monitor and understand roles and relationships within the data governance environment. Manage controversial and sensitive assignments accordingly.
--- Establish and foster relationships with influential writers or bloggers. Develop earned media opportunities.
--- Provide detailed and correct assessments and analyses of internal and external communications issues.
--- Develop presentations and materials for legislative sessions.
--- Provide accurate and timely responses to legislative and press contacts.
--- Track state legislation affecting data governance and analytics; coordinate the development of legislative impact statements.
--- Acknowledge requests for information and apply requirements of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
--- Prepare responses or coordinate the preparation of FOIA responses with appropriate subject-matter experts.
--- Perform assigned duties to assist the client or state government in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor. May be required to work during hours not regularly scheduled for work, as directed by the supervisor.
Required Experience
--- Considerable responsible experience developing effective communication plans and initiatives, developing and applying creative solutions to outreach and engagement opportunities, composing and delivering professional quality oral and written communications to a variety of audiences, and establishing successful relations with the media and state and local officials. An equivalent combination of education and experience indicating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may substitute.
--- The selected candidate must continually meet requirements of the Conflict of Interest Act, pass a fingerprint background check, and also sign and adhere to the Confidentiality Statement provided by client.
Desired Experience
--- A bachelor's or a master's degree in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, public administration, business administration, or a related field.
--- A working knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act.
--- A working knowledge of desktop publishing and graphics software, and information technology services and functions
--- Related government experience.
Skills Required




Considerable responsible experience developing effective communication plans and initiatives
Required
3
Years








Develop and apply creative solutions to outreach and engagement opportunities
Required
3
Years








Compose and deliver professional quality oral and written communications to a variety of audiences
Required
3
Years








Establish successful relations with the media and state and local officials
Required
3
Years








Meet requirements of the Conflict of Interest Act, pass a fingerprint background check, sign and adhere to the client's Confidentiality Statement
Required
3
Years








Bachelor's or master's in communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, public administration, business administration, or related field
Desired
4
Years








A working knowledge of the Freedom of Information Act
Desired
2
Years








A working knowledge of desktop publishing and graphics software, and information technology services and functions
Desired
2
Years








Related government experience
Desired
2
Years




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