Head of Communications PR and Media

This role is contingent upon contract award. While not an immediate opening, we are actively interviewing and may extend offers in anticipation of the award, with start dates dependent upon contract finalization.

Communications Coordinator, Media Relations
We’re searching for our next Media Relations Coordinator. This role requires a public affairs or media relations background in the national security sector and will focus on communications activities that support a homeland security client. Strong candidates will have experience supporting clients with planning and executing successful media relations campaigns and demonstrated capabilities writing communications materials for both internal and external audiences. Experience supporting government communications operations is highly preferred.

Support and advise federal press officers in a communications office that receives a substantial number of national, regional, local and trade inquiries every year.

Produce media engagement strategies for campaigns, announcements and events, including identifying target media outlets and reporters, outlining media pitches and supporting products.

Use a media monitoring platform to track news coverage daily and produce monitoring reports and analyses of print and online stories, as needed, to determine reach and impact.

Prepare releases, press kits, facts sheets, and responses to queries and other materials for use in responding to media inquiries or generating media coverage of initiatives, programs and services.

Support the development of local or targeted media lists.

Provide senior‑level counsel to client leadership and the account team’s project director.

Ability to secure a public trust security clearance.

BS/BA in Marketing, PR, Journalism, or related field.

Minimum of three years of demonstrated experience in public relations, understanding trends, best practices in connecting with journalists and turning pitches into stories; working with client and project team members; knowledge of public relations and integrated media; Applicants may be asked to submit samples of their work, which could include communications plans, press releases, press coverage or original writing examples.

Excellent communication skills, especially written.

Strong research and organizational abilities, including interpreting large volumes of data, presenting to clients and adhering to deadlines.

PR agency, journalism, corporate or government agency experience preferred.

This position will provide onsite client support at the client office in Arlington, VA.

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61,232.00 - $104,094.00 (Virginia Client Office - VA88).

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