PA Media Operations Assessment Specialist

Bering-Alaka'ina Holdings, LLC is looking for aPublic Affairs Media Operations Assessment Specialistto provide financial and travel support services to our Government customer located in Camp Smith, Hawai'i.

Public Affairs Plans and Media Operations Assessment Services research, draft, and coordinate media engagement activities with higher headquarters and lower echelons in support of INDOPACOM's key leader engagement plan and OAIs. You will coordinate on PAG and develop response to query (RTQ) packages on issues and operations to leadership.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend, as a PA representative, INDOPACOM's B2C2WG organizational construct meetings, which occur daily, and support emergent odd shift hours requirements when the Public Affairs Office shifts to 24-hour operations scheduling, typically in the event of crisis or exercises.
• Update the "Talkers" document quarterly with commander and other relevant quotes and talking points. Ensure public affairs guidance and talking points are appropriately captured in B2C2WG products. Ensure that all PA products are reviewed by and distributed IAW established processes to Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs (OSD/PA) or Joint Staff Public Affairs (JS/PA), subordinate command Public Affairs offices, across INDOPACOM directorates, and other interagency Public Affairs entities.
• Conduct research of the media environment by reviewing news clips from other defense entities, news outlets and trending topics to preemptively identify stories with potential INDOPACOM equities that may generate media queries. Draft communication products such as the PA update, PAG, RTQs, TPs, and other PA products and coordinate with OSD, INDOPACOM directorates, US Embassy public affairs and other stakeholders to finalize products and disseminate them in accordance with OSD or INDOPACOM policies. Research the reporter and related topic for queries and summaries.
• Plan and conduct up to daily conference calls with public affairs offices, including both higher headquarters and INDOPACOM component PA offices.
• Facilitate media interviews with INDOPACOM senior leaders or subject matter experts. Provide on-the-spot media training to INDOPACOM senior leaders or designated spokespersons during planned media engagements.
• Develop executive-level products to prepare INDOPACOM senior leaders for media engagements, to include INDOPACOM commander's "Trip Book," compiling talking points, transcripts and other materials as relevant. Provide all PA content before travel or event to leadership.
• Plan for and coordinate approval with OSD for media embeds and embarks on board component vessels or aircraft in support of INDOPACOM OAIs or in support of INDOPACOM senior leader travel. Synchronize travel schedules, visa requirements, and country coordination with INDOPACOM and U.S. Embassy staffs for media embeds. Provide leadership updates on the status of planned media embeds.
• Write and edit news and feature stories in Microsoft Word and in accordance with Associated Press style guide for publication on the INDOPACOM website and social media platforms.

Normal business workday consists of the hours between the hours of 10:30am-6:30pm, Monday through Friday, except for federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.
Public Affairs Media Ops Assessment Specialist services may be required to adjust hours to 0430-1330 to support the daily news clips release at 0630 and support to the Joint Operations Center Operations (JOC) and Intelligence brief every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 0800. Odd shift times may be required to support emergent odd shift hours requirements when the Joint Operations Center (JOC) shifts to 24-hour operations scheduling, typically in the event of crisis or exercises and potentially as frequently as once a month for up to 7-10 days. J0PAC shall give at least 48-hours notification when any adjustment to the work schedule is determined to be necessary.

REQUIRED DEGREE/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Educational background in communications, public affairs/relations, marketing, data analytics, and/or international affairs is a plus.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in media communications, dissemination techniques, and methods - Five years' experience preferred.
• Experience in how to conduct research in support of media mapping to determine pertinent media sources within specified countries.
• Experience in the analytical assessment of and development of media and social media products, reception, and impact - Five years' experience preferred.
• Experience in developing ways to assess programs and activities across the project and organization and designated target audiences with measures of effectiveness and measures of performance.
• Ability to research, develop, and recommend courses of action for improvement based on assessment results.
• Knowledge of statistical and analytical tools, and how to leverage them to suggest improvements designed to expand engagement and followership.
• Knowledge of how to conduct research to determine key foreign communicators, (government officials, journalists, religious leaders, etc.) their leanings, and target audiences.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, C2IE, and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of the U.S. military structure, culture, and language.
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) briefing, public affairs, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate as a team.
• Knowledge of social media applications and technologies.
• Knowledge of current industry best practices and trends regarding social media platform and website development/design, management, security technologies and protocols, as well as the applicable technologies to create dynamic website features.
• Knowledge of key analytics and metrics pertaining to social media platforms and websites.
• Knowledge of procedures and tools for monitoring web traffic, developing web content, and coordinating technical issues and support with the USINDOPACOM web host/server.

REQUIRED CITIZENSHIP AND CLEARANCE:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must have an active Secret Clearance to start.

COMPENSATION DETAILS:

• $105,000.00 - $110,000.00
• The compensation range or hourly rate provided is a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on qualifications, experience, skills, internal equity, market conditions, and applicable laws.

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is a fast-growing government service provider. Employees enjoy competitive salaries. Eligible employees enjoy a 401K plan with company match; medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage; tuition reimbursement; paid time off; and 11 paid holidays.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and veterans. We not illegally discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of any protected categories. If you are a person with a disability and you need an accommodation during the application process, please clickhereto request accommodation. We E-Verify all employees.

As a part of BSNC, Bering- Alakaina Holdings gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job. Qualified job candidates will generally be considered in the following order: BSNC shareholders, descendants, shareholder spouses, current employees, and outside candidates. The BSNC Shareholder Development department tracks and monitors the implementation of the Shareholder Hire Preference across its operations.

Bering-Alaka`ina Holdings, LLC is comprised of industry-recognized government service firms designated as Alaska Native Corporation (ACN)-owned and 8(a) certified businesses and includes Ke`aki Technologies, LLC; Laulima Government Solutions, LLC; Kpono Government Services, LLC; Kapili Services, LLC; Po`okela Solutions, LLC; Kkaha Solutions, LLC;and Pololei Solutions, LLC.

For additional information, please visit www.beringalakaina.com

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