Enhancing Strategic Communication Skills for Policy Jobs

Develop essential strategic communication skills for policy jobs, focusing on clear writing, effective correspondence, and articulate presentation of complex issues to diverse audiences. Contact Dr. Meri Wimberly at the Georgetown Writing Center for guidance and support.

• Communication Skills
• Policy Jobs
• Writing Center
• Strategic Communication
• Dr. Meri Wimberly

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1. Writing Center Services Dr. Meri Wimberly Director of the Writing Center

2. Strategic communication is required for policy jobs. Recent Job Openings (The Hill) Requires Strategic Communication Not Listed on Initial Posting

3. Strategic communication is required for policy jobs. MOST COMMON Excellent written and verbal communication skills. SPECIFICS Must be able to write clearly in concise prose under tight deadlines. Requires strong writing skills and the ability to create complete and concise correspondence. Exceptional analytical, research, writing, and oral communications skills. Must be able to articulate legislative concepts and complex issues tactfully and effectively to a variety of audiences. Practiced in proofreading and editing. The ability to communicate analyses and policy positions regarding complex policy issues. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to translate science into policy recommendations.

4. The ability to think critically about context, purpose, genre, and audience, and to communicate strategically to address that specific situation. Strategic communication requires a set of specific and complex skills that everyone can develop and improve, and is integral to powerful, ethical, and innovative leadership. STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION: WHAT IS IT?

5. How to Contact Us meri.wimberly@georgetown.edu mccourt.georgetown.edu/writingcenter mccourt.writing.center@georgetown.edu