Senior Digital Media Analyst

kglobal, a Washington, D.C.-based strategic communications firm specializing in public affairs, public relations, marketing, branding, and crisis management, is looking for a Senior Digital Media Analyst to join our media assessment team at a high-profile defense agency. This Hawaii-based position will provide assessments and social media monitoring on behalf of a defense client located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH). Candidates must have an active secret clearance and be able to work on site at JBPHH in Oahu, Hawaii.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Digital Media Analyst will perform continuous in-depth assessment and analysis of enterprise digital media efforts and provide recommendations based on findings to better reach key audiences, mitigate risks, and meet strategic goals. Candidate must have the ability to assess mis-/dis-/mal-information and recommend tactics to counter such narratives. Other duties include:

• Monitor client-managed digital media presences (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.) daily (approx. 25 different spaces)

• Develop social media content aligned with customer’s strategic efforts

• Maintain a digital engagement calendar and make content recommendations

• Develop a digital/ social media training for the enterprise

• Conduct demonstrations and deliver trainings on use of social media assessment tools

• Develop and continuously revise digital media training content and assessment processes

• Develop weekly unclassified assessments of quantitative data

• Compare previous weekly assessments with current trends and analyze content to draw connections between specific events and outcomes

• Develop monthly qualitative assessments of enterprise social media efforts

• Serve as the government’s day-to-day primary point of contact for the kglobal team

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred but not required

• Minimum 7 years assessing, analyzing, and reporting on digital and social media effects and efforts

• Minimum 3 years creating digital content and digital marketing strategies

• Secret Clearance

• Experience working in a Maritime and/or joint headquarters environment

• Comprehensive knowledge of leading social media assessment tools

• Basic skills in Adobe InDesign and Illustrator, minimal video editing

• Familiarity and experience with DoD public affairs regulations and procedures preferred, but not required

• Completed coursework from the Defense Information School (DINFOS) or other intelligence curriculums preferred but not required

ABOUT KGLOBAL

kglobal is a full service strategic, communications, creative and crisis firm based in Washington D.C. with clients that span government agencies to trade associations to commercial brands. Our team works with organizations, both public and private, to enhance their capabilities, identify new markets, protect their reputation and generate demand. This fusion of expertise and talent from 60+ employees results in unexpected solutions, thought-provoking campaigns and superior outcomes. When you’re wired to think differently, the possibilities are endless.

kglobal is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note: By clicking on the Apply Now button below you will be redirected to our parent company’s website, V2X, to apply.

Mid-Level Digital Media Analyst

kglobal, a Washington, D.C.-based strategic communications firm specializing in public affairs, public relations, marketing, branding, and crisis management, is looking for a Mid-Level Digital Media Analyst to join our media assessment team at a high-profile defense agency. This Hawaii-based position will provide assessments and social media monitoring on behalf of a defense client located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH). Candidates must have an active secret clearance and be able to work on site at JBPHH in Oahu, Hawaii.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

This Mid-Level Digital Media Analyst will perform continuous in-depth assessment and analysis of enterprise digital media efforts and provide recommendations based on findings to better reach key audiences, mitigate risks, and meet strategic goals. Candidate must have the ability to assess mis-/dis-/mal-information and recommend tactics to counter such narratives. Other duties include:

• Monitor client-managed digital media presences (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc.) daily (approx. 25 different spaces)

• Develop social media content aligned with customer’s strategic efforts

• Maintain a digital engagement calendar and make content recommendations

• Develop a digital/ social media training for the enterprise

• Conduct demonstrations and deliver trainings on use of social media assessment tools

• Develop and continuously revise digital media training content and assessment processes

• Develop weekly unclassified assessments of quantitative data

• Compare previous weekly assessments with current trends and analyze content to draw connections between specific events and outcomes

• Develop monthly qualitative assessments of enterprise social media efforts

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred but not required

• Minimum 5 years assessing, analyzing, and reporting on digital and social media effects and efforts

• Minimum 3 years creating digital content and digital marketing strategies

• Secret Clearance

• Experience working in a Maritime and/or joint headquarters environment

• Comprehensive knowledge of leading social media assessment tools

• Basic skills in Adobe InDesign and Illustrator, minimal video editing

• Familiarity and experience with DoD public affairs regulations and procedures preferred, but not required

• Completed coursework from the Defense Information School (DINFOS) or other intelligence curriculums preferred but not required

ABOUT KGLOBAL

kglobal is a full service strategic, communications, creative and crisis firm based in Washington D.C. with clients that span government agencies to trade associations to commercial brands. Our team works with organizations, both public and private, to enhance their capabilities, identify new markets, protect their reputation and generate demand. This fusion of expertise and talent from 60+ employees results in unexpected solutions, thought-provoking campaigns and superior outcomes. When you’re wired to think differently, the possibilities are endless.

kglobal is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note: By clicking on the Apply Now button below you will be redirected to our parent company’s website, V2X, to apply.

Account Manager

The Account Manager serves as the primary liaison between kglobal teams and clients. They are passionate about creating positive experiences for our clients, keeping account teams on track, and ensuring accounts stay financially healthy. They are responsible for determining the clients’ needs and ensuring kglobal delivers on them.

The Account Manager builds client relationships to retain and grow current accounts and attract new ones. They serve as the project manager and work diligently to deliver on time and within scope and budget. When necessary, this account manager is not afraid to make calculated, proactive shifts to accommodate changes in landscape or scope.

This role reports to the Senior Account Director, and will work with leadership to continually advance kglobal’s account management approach using creativity and industry best practices. This person is a natural problem solver who thrives off building relationships and can’t live without a planner.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support kglobal business development efforts by working in coordination with the BD team to:

  • Establish level of effort for new bids

  • Align pricing with team structure

  • Develop management approach

  • Maintain a repository of staff bios, case studies, and project collateral

  • Create contract terms that are aligned with company protocol

• Manage and foster strong client relationships and account team relationships

• Handle client communications and respond thoughtfully, strategically and in a timely manner, triaging communications as necessary

• Determine client needs, communicate those needs to the account team, and reassess scope of work as needed

• Manage account team, consultants, and vendors to successfully complete listed goals and deliverables as outlined in the scope of the work

• Anticipate problems, assess and mitigate risks and proactively provide solutions

• Prepare client and team meeting agendas; lead client and team meetings

• Proactively identify inefficiencies in daily account operations and implement improvements

• Manage account budgets, including total contract value, consultant and other direct costs and expenses, and complete monthly financial report

• Lead Client Onboarding process

• Develop and deliver client reports as needed

• Onboard, mentor, and train new team members to accounts

• Process invoices and ensure invoices are paid within target DSO

• Identify new opportunities on accounts and work with senior members of the team to expand current scope

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-6 years of relevant account management experience 

• Knowledge and understanding of content marketing, communications, or PR

• Experience managing large-scale accounts (budgets of $1million+)

• Ability to lead complex, fast-paced accounts with poise and superb organization

• Experience managing multiple teams, including account teams, consultants and vendors to successfully complete listed goals and deliverables

• Strong executive presence and communications style

• Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and ability to manage competing priorities

• Outside-of-the-box, creative thinker, and problem solver

ABOUT KGLOBAL

kglobal is a full service strategic, communications, creative and crisis firm based in Washington D.C. with clients that span government agencies to trade associations to commercial brands. Our team works with organizations, both public and private, to enhance their capabilities, identify new markets, protect their reputation and generate demand. This fusion of expertise and talent from 60+ employees results in unexpected solutions, thought-provoking campaigns and superior outcomes. When you’re wired to think differently, the possibilities are endless.

kglobal is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note: By clicking on the Apply Now button below you will be redirected to our parent company’s website, V2X, to apply.

Senior Account Associate, Media

As a Senior Account Associate, you will support day-to-day outreach activities for a variety of integrated campaigns across kglobal’s clients. This includes communicating with the media and generating media placements on behalf of clients. You will also play a role in writing and content creation for client deliverables. You will work with peers, senior leaders, and account managers to write op-eds, pitch stories and features, and secure placements for trade associations, Fortune 500 companies, nonprofit organizations, and other clients.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support client accounts by executing important tactical functions, including creating media lists, pitching news outlets and journalists, monitoring for media placements, researching media opportunities, and more

• Build and maintain relationships with reporters, editors, and influencers to drive results for clients

• Contribute to content development for a variety of deliverables, including op-eds, blog posts, white papers, and longform articles

• Deliver media monitoring reports and summaries for clients

• Constantly bring creative new ideas to the table to help clients break through the clutter and reach their target audiences

• Follow the news cycle to develop news hooks that resonate with target media outlets

• Support, participate and add value to kglobal business development efforts through research

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-3 years of relevant experience in the media/communications field

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, marketing, or a related field

• Superior written and verbal communication skills

• Experience using a variety of communications tools and databases

• Intellectually curious, creative, and a problem solver

If you don't check all the boxes but still are interested in working with us, please apply. Nobody is perfect; we're looking for teammates who are fun, love learning, and are excited about what we are building.

ABOUT KGLOBAL:

kglobal is a full service strategic, communications, creative and crisis firm based in Washington D.C. with clients that span government agencies to trade associations to commercial brands. Our team works with organizations, both public and private, to enhance their capabilities, identify new markets, protect their reputation and generate demand. This fusion of expertise and talent from 60+ employees results in unexpected solutions, thought-provoking campaigns and superior outcomes. When you’re wired to think differently, the possibilities are endless.

kglobal is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note: By clicking on the Apply Now button below you will be redirected to our parent company’s website, V2X, to apply.

Senior Strategist, Content

We are looking for an experienced Content Strategist to help build out kglobal’s content team. You have a critical eye and unrelenting focus on accuracy and detail. You don’t need to be a subject matter expert in any one area but you should know how to write like one; ability to research and comprehend complex topics, technologies, and subjects, translate concepts into ideas and insights, distill the raw goods into compelling content and stand-out stories to move our clients target audiences. 

This role will focus on writing and editing long-form content (op-eds, blogs, features), but you understand how to shape and repurpose ideas for web, email, and social. You also understand and can guide content strategy and will work with other Strategists and Directors to build cross-platform campaigns, including scheduling and maintaining editorial calendar, tracking content between platforms, and communication with peers and client POCs.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 4-6 years of relevant experience researching, creating, and editing content, with an ability to independently generate ideas and angles, as well as build on ideas provided by clients and peers

• Passion for writing, developing a story, tackling a topic, and crafting narratives designed to resonate with and move people  

• Familiarly with a variety of editorial styles and ability to conform to specifications

• Uncompromising editor and proofreader  

• Ability to both establish and/or adopt a strong point of view, narrative, voice and tone as dictated by the subject or assignment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a communications-related field

• Portfolio of long-form content written for print and web

If you don't check all the boxes but still are interested in working with us, please apply. Nobody is perfect; we're looking for teammates who are fun, love learning, and are excited about what we are building.

ABOUT KGLOBAL

kglobal is a full service strategic, communications, creative and crisis firm based in Washington D.C. with clients that span government agencies to trade associations to commercial brands. Our team works with organizations, both public and private, to enhance their capabilities, identify new markets, protect their reputation and generate demand. This fusion of expertise and talent from 60+ employees results in unexpected solutions, thought-provoking campaigns and superior outcomes. When you’re wired to think differently, the possibilities are endless.

kglobal is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Fall 2023 Communications Internship – Washington, D.C.

At kglobal, our interns are a valuable part of our team. You’ll receive real-world experience, craft client-facing products, and wear lots of hats – all while living in the most powerful city in the world. Our internship program is designed to expose professionals-in-training to a wide variety of practice areas and industry skills. College credit and/or stipend may be offered depending on availability.

WE WANT YOU TO:

• Gain experience in a variety of fields including media relations, digital media, branding + marketing, and more.

• Participate in all aspects of our growing business.

• Be passionate about learning.

• Commit to 3+ days in our Washington, D.C. office each week

Does this sound like you? If you’re interested in internship opportunities at kglobal, please submit your application today. We are currently accepting applications for our Fall 2023 class, which will begin in early September 2023.

ABOUT KGLOBAL

kglobal is a full service strategic, communications, creative and crisis firm based in Washington D.C. with clients that span government agencies to trade associations to commercial brands. Our team works with organizations, both public and private, to enhance their capabilities, identify new markets, protect their reputation and generate demand. This fusion of expertise and talent from 60+ employees results in unexpected solutions, thought-provoking campaigns and superior outcomes. When you’re wired to think differently, the possibilities are endless.

kglobal is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Fall 2023 Creative + Graphic Design Internship – Washington, D.C.

At kglobal, our interns are a valuable part of our team. You’ll receive real-world experience, design client-facing products, and collaborate with the creative team. Our internship program is designed to expose professionals-in-training to a wide variety of practice areas and industry skills. College credit and/or stipend may be offered depending on availability.

WE WANT YOU TO:

• Be skilled in programs like Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign to create designs. Photography and video editing are a plus.

• Have a working understanding of social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

• Be detail-oriented.

• Be passionate about learning.

• Commit to 3+ days in our Washington, D.C. office each week.

Does this sound like you? If you’re interested in internship opportunities at kglobal, please submit your application today. We are currently accepting applications for our Fall 2023 class, which will begin in early September 2023.

ABOUT KGLOBAL

kglobal is a full service strategic, communications, creative and crisis firm based in Washington D.C. with clients that span government agencies to trade associations to commercial brands. Our team works with organizations, both public and private, to enhance their capabilities, identify new markets, protect their reputation and generate demand. This fusion of expertise and talent from 60+ employees results in unexpected solutions, thought-provoking campaigns and superior outcomes. When you’re wired to think differently, the possibilities are endless.

kglobal is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.