Position Title: Public Affairs Specialist
Location / Schedule: Washington DC — On-site with ability to flex work nights/weekends as needed (Not onsite for nights/weekends)
Contract Length: 3 months with possibility of 6 months
Overview
The Public Affairs Specialist plays a versatile role in supporting the agency’s public affairs and communication efforts. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong judgment and the ability to quickly identify, prioritize, and respond to emerging issues in a fast‑paced environment. This role requires experience managing media inquiries, drafting clear and compelling public‑facing content, and supporting executive‑level communications with professionalism and discretion, along with a solid understanding of the media and digital landscape.
Key Responsibilities & Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Issue Recognition, Timeliness and Prioritization:
- Ability to quickly identify, assess, and prioritize significant and emerging issues relevant to the agency and administration.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate, high‑quality work under tight deadlines, with strong attention to detail.
- Media Inquiry Management:
- Experience in tracking, triaging, and preparing responses for incoming media inquiries in a timely and organized manner.
- Basic knowledge of traditional and social media influencer landscape.
- Writing Proficiency:
- Proven experience drafting, editing, and finalizing content for press releases, statements, talking points, and social media platforms, tailored to a variety of audiences.
- Skill in clearly communicating the goals, priorities, and initiatives of the Administration through all public‑facing materials.
- Professionalism and Decorum:
- Demonstrated understanding of the political environment, with the ability to navigate law enforcement sensitive issues including matters of national security, and represent the agency’s interests appropriately.
- Experience working professionally and with discretion with executive‑level leadership, maintaining confidentiality, and exercising sound judgment at all times.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a fast‑paced team environment and maintain professionalism in all interactions.
- Digital Literacy:
- Familiarity with social media management tools, analytics, and best practices for maximizing engagement and reach.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, Public Affairs, or a related field.
- A minimum of 2–5 years of professional experience in public affairs, communications, media relations, journalism, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience drafting and editing press releases, statements, talking points, and social media or digital content for public‑facing audiences.
- Experience supporting or coordinating responses to media inquiries in a fast‑paced or high‑visibility environment.
- Familiarity with government, public sector, or highly regulated environments is preferred.
- Experience working with senior leadership or executive stakeholders, exercising discretion and sound judgment.
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
Benefits
- Training and Development – Tuition reimbursement and professional trainings for eligible employees.
- Healthcare – Top‑tier medical, dental, vision, life insurance and long‑term disability coverage.
- 401(k) Plan – 401(k)-retirement and Roth plan with company matching and no vesting period.
- Profit Sharing – Discretionary profit‑sharing plan to all eligible employees after one year of employment.
- Paid Time Off – Provides flexible work hours, paid time off, and 11 federal holidays.
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