Public Relations Specialist

Public Relations Specialist

Contract Period: Dec 2026 - Nov 2027

Onsite only in Bethesda, MD

Pay Rate: $50 - $60/hr.

The right message. The right audience. The right moment. That's where great public relations makes a difference.

We're seeking an experienced Public Relations Specialist for an exciting opportunity supporting one of the nation's leading military medical centers. From media relations and strategic messaging to community engagement and high-profile communications initiatives, you'll help tell important stories, strengthen relationships, and support communications that matter.

If you love the mix of strategy, storytelling, relationship-building, and the occasional challenge that keeps you thinking on your feet, we'd love to hear from you!

The Public Relations Specialist will lead strategic communications initiatives and high-impact public-affairs projects, combining message development, media relations, stakeholder engagement, project management, and crisis communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Project Management, or related field
• 5+ years experience in public affairs, project management, or combination of both
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency with project-management and digital-communications tools
• Familiarity with healthcare systems or military communications is highly desirable
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus
• Knowledge of strategic-communication principles, command-information programs, social-media communications, audience engagement, and communications planning
• Strong relationship-building, interviewing, prioritization, and time-management skills

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute public-affairs strategies promoting the mission, services, and initiatives of the command
• Write/edit press releases, talking points, newsletters, speeches, briefings, articles, social-media content, and other communications products
• Coordinate media relations, inquiries, interviews, media visits, and relationships with media outlets and other communications organizations
• Develop internal/external stakeholder messaging, monitor coverage, analyze campaign effectiveness, and compile weekly external-communications reports
• Plan press conferences, media briefings, community-engagement activities, and support crisis-communications strategies
• Maintain website/social-media content, participate in strategic/access-to-care/emergency-management communications meetings, and coordinate with higher-level communications teams
• Develop communications and community-relations plans, strategic messaging, public-perception strategies, and outreach to medical, military, veterans, federal, and nongovernmental organizations
• Provide strategic counsel, assess communications issues, and support time-critical responses to unfavorable media events

This is a one-year contract opportunity working full-time hours, on-site in Bethesda, MD. There's an option for an additional two-year contract. Remote work is not available.

To apply, please submit your resume and portfolio link for consideration.

We receive a high volume of applications, so we're unable to respond individually. If your qualifications align, we'll reach out by phone, email, or text. Message and data rates may apply.

icreatives is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We consider all applicants without regard to protected characteristics and are committed to a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion fuel creative excellence.