Public Relations & Executive Voice Specialist - (Herndon, VA)

Position Description & Qualifications Serco North America is seeking a high‑potential Public Relations & Executive Voice Specialist to help shape how we tell our story with credibility, clarity, and purpose. This role partners closely with the VP of Marketing & Communications to strengthen Serco’s reputation through media engagement, compelling storytelling, and authentic executive voice. You will identify, shape, coordinate, and communicate Serco stories for earned media, executing across media relations, executive communications, and thought leadership while learning how to operate as a trusted advisor. This will be a hybrid work schedule out of our Herndon, VA office In this role you will: Media Relations & Speaker Preparation Support development of media engagement strategies Prepare executives for media interviews, speaking engagements, and panels with clear, fact‑based materials Draft and shepherd press releases, media briefs, Q&A documents, and messaging that reflect both leadership voice and organizational priorities Build and maintain relationships with journalists Awards & Recognition Identify and manage submissions for industry awards and recognition programs Develop nominations that clearly tell the story of impact, outcomes, and organizational value Ensure submissions reflect strong strategic thinking, measurable results, and ethical communication standards Story Development & Storytelling Identify and develop stories that highlight real mission impact, innovation, and people across the enterprise Create press materials, pitches, and content Align stories to business priorities, and adapt to target audiences Executive Voice & Thought Leadership Support development of authentic executive voice across channels (LinkedIn, speeches, media, internal communications) Draft and edit content that reflects each leader’s voice while maintaining consistency with company messaging Help leaders communicate clearly, transparently, and credibly with key audiences Contribute to enterprise thought leadership that strengthens Serco’s reputation and market position What This Role Offers Direct exposure to senior leadership and enterprise strategy Real‑world experience in media relations, executive communications, and thought leadership Opportunity to build a foundation for a long‑term career in strategic communications To be successful in this role, you will have: U.S. Citizenship required A Bachelors Degree Minimum 5 years of experience in public relations, communications, media, and/or journalism Experience in media relations, storytelling, or executive communications Exceptional writing and editing skills with an emphasis on clarity, accuracy, and narrative strength Strong understanding of the media landscape and what makes a story relevant Ability to translate complex ideas into simple, engaging, and truthful communications Strong relationship‑building skills across media, leadership, and internal stakeholders High level of professionalism, judgment, and attention to detail Experience applying style guidelines Ability to travel up to 10% Additional desired experience and skills Exposure to corporate or government contracting environments preferred Pay Transparency Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance‑based incentives, and benefits that promote well‑being and work‑life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time‑off programs that support work‑life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to the scope of the role, relevant experience, job‑related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long‑term incentive opportunities. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds Tuition reimbursement program Life insurance and disability coverage Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits Employee Assistance Plan Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr