Communications Specialist (San Diego, CA)

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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field. Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in public affairs, communications,

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MarketingPR Specialist

Job Title: Communications Specialist

Location: San Diego, CA

Travel: Occasional travel to military treatment facilities (MTFs) throughout the U.S. West Coast, Guam, and Japan may be required

Company: BLN24

About Us: We find strength in teamwork-a better you is a better us
BLN24 is an award-winning Management Consulting Firm that supports the U.S. Federal Government in successfully achieving their mission and goals. Our service and solutions delivery start with understanding each client’s end-state, and then seamlessly integrating within each Agency’s organization to improve and enhance strategic and technical operations and deployments.

Position Overview:
BLN24 is seeking BLN24 is seeking a Communications Specialist to support strategic communications, public affairs, and stakeholder engagement efforts for a federal healthcare organization. This position supports communications initiatives that strengthen organizational awareness, promote mission objectives, and engage diverse internal and external audiences across geographically dispersed locations. The Communications Specialist will develop written and digital communications, coordinate media and stakeholder outreach, assist with social media management, support executive communications, and create multimedia content that advances organizational priorities. The ideal candidate is a creative communicator with strong writing skills, experience managing multiple projects, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic Communications

Develop communication products including articles, newsletters, talking points, press materials, website content, and executive messaging.
Support communication strategies that align with organizational goals and stakeholder priorities.
Ensure messaging is clear, accurate, and tailored to diverse audiences.

Public Affairs & Stakeholder Engagement

Assist with media relations and public affairs activities.
Coordinate communication efforts across internal stakeholders and external partners.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with leadership, staff, and community partners.

Digital Communications

Manage and update digital communication channels, including websites, email communications, and social media platforms.
Monitor engagement metrics and recommend improvements to communication strategies.
Stay current with emerging communication technologies and social media trends.

Multimedia Support

Assist in the planning and production of visual communications, including photography, videography, graphics, and multimedia content.
Edit digital media using industry-standard software as needed.
Support event coverage and organizational storytelling initiatives.

Project Coordination

Manage multiple communication projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of communication products.
Support special projects and organizational initiatives as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field.
Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in public affairs, communications, or strategic communications.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for diverse audiences.
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
Proficiency using digital communication platforms and tools.
Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of social media platforms, content management, and engagement best practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting the Department of Defense (DoD), Defense Health Agency (DHA), Military Health System (MHS), or other federal healthcare organizations.
Familiarity with military healthcare systems or military public affairs.
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.
Experience supporting executive communications, internal communications, or strategic outreach initiatives.

Key Competencies:

Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Strong organizational and project management abilities.
Ability to communicate effectively with executives, healthcare professionals, military personnel, and public stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail while managing competing priorities.
Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in a federal environment.
Experience working in highly collaborative and mission-focused organizations.

What BLN24 brings to the Game:
BLN24 benefits are game changing. We like our team to play hard and that means they need to be taken care of — physically, financially, and emotionally. We make sure to keep them in the game by giving them access to generous medical, dental, and vision plans.

You can join one of the fastest growing companies headquartered in the Washington DC Metro Area. We give you the opportunity to work in different sectors, so you have the chance at variety while maintaining stability.
Flexibility at BLN24 allows each individual the opportunity to balance quality work and their personal lives. Depending on projects, we allow remote working opportunities so you can always be in the game no matter where you call home.

BLN24 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe people are our strength and understand diverse talents are key to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.