Job Requirements
Norfolk, VA
Secret Polygraph not specified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$78,000 - $88,000
Job Description
FalconTek is hiring a Public Affairs Specialist to support the communications function of a major Navy ship maintenance command at Naval Station Norfolk. You'll help tell the story of the largest naval base in the world — developing publications, managing media products, and supporting the command's public-facing communications on a long-term, mission-critical Navy program.
What You'll Do
- Research, write, and edit publications, releases, and command communications to AP Stylebook and U.S. Navy Style Guide standards
- Produce professional photography, video, and audio content supporting command public affairs products
- Develop and edit content using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, Premiere)
- Support podcast production and other multimedia public affairs deliverables
- Coordinate public affairs products with command leadership and apply working knowledge of the shipbuilding/ship-repair industry
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in communications, political science, or English
- 2+ years developing, writing, and editing publications in a professional or military public affairs setting
- Working knowledge of AP Stylebook and U.S. Navy Style Guide
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, Premiere)
- Professional photography, video, and audio production experience
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD SECRET security clearance
Preferred
- Active DoD SECRET clearance
- Prior military or DoD public affairs experience (Navy MC rating, DoD civilian public affairs background)
- Familiarity with the naval shipbuilding or ship-repair industry
- Podcast production experience
Why FalconTek
FalconTek is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business of roughly 600 professionals supporting defense and national security missions nationwide. This position is designated key personnel on a long-term Navy program — meaning visibility, stability, and a direct line to program leadership. We offer a competitive rate, comprehensive benefits, 11 paid federal holidays, generous paid leave, and a culture built by veterans, for the mission.
What You'll Do
- Research, write, and edit publications, releases, and command communications to AP Stylebook and U.S. Navy Style Guide standards
- Produce professional photography, video, and audio content supporting command public affairs products
- Develop and edit content using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, Premiere)
- Support podcast production and other multimedia public affairs deliverables
- Coordinate public affairs products with command leadership and apply working knowledge of the shipbuilding/ship-repair industry
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in communications, political science, or English
- 2+ years developing, writing, and editing publications in a professional or military public affairs setting
- Working knowledge of AP Stylebook and U.S. Navy Style Guide
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Audition, Premiere)
- Professional photography, video, and audio production experience
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a DoD SECRET security clearance
Preferred
- Active DoD SECRET clearance
- Prior military or DoD public affairs experience (Navy MC rating, DoD civilian public affairs background)
- Familiarity with the naval shipbuilding or ship-repair industry
- Podcast production experience
Why FalconTek
FalconTek is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business of roughly 600 professionals supporting defense and national security missions nationwide. This position is designated key personnel on a long-term Navy program — meaning visibility, stability, and a direct line to program leadership. We offer a competitive rate, comprehensive benefits, 11 paid federal holidays, generous paid leave, and a culture built by veterans, for the mission.
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