Content Specialist Consultant, DFC

Dexis Consulting Group

Washington, DC

Full-Time

Job Description

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

This requirement for staffing support falls under the Office of External Affairs (OEA) of the Development Finance Corporation (DFC), the U.S. Government's development finance institution. DFC is the U.S. Government's development finance institution and works to mobilize private capital in the economic and social development of emerging market economies.

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 Content Specialist at DFC's Office of External Affairs plays a pivotal role in crafting compelling written materials to communicate the impact of DFC's investments and priorities. This position involves researching, writing, and editing a diverse range of communication materials, including success stories, website content, marketing materials, blogs, remarks, social media content, and more. The specialist collaborates with data-focused teams to translate financial and impact data into engaging external storytelling.

Responsibilities:

Research, write, edit, and clear a wide range of DFC communications content, including success stories, marketing materials, and blogs.
Draft content for DFC's social media platforms, including Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram, and clear and post as needed.
Support the development of a messaging repository and story bank for use across DFC's communications portfolio.
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.
Collaborate with data-focused teams to gather and translate financial and impact data for external storytelling.
Provide writing and editing support for special projects and assignments.
Collaborate with other departments to gather data on DFC projects for public-facing storytelling materials.
Organize and maintain calendars for internal special emphasis months and campaigns.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in journalism, English, communications, or related field.
Minimum of 3- 6 years of experience in media relations, preferably in a communications or journalism role.
Proven experience in writing and editing for diverse audiences with keen attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent grammar, spelling, and punctuation skills.
Strong research and analytical skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and subject matter experts.
Experience in researching and translating complex data into accessible content.
Familiarity with government, development, and financial services industry topics.

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.

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.