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Public Relations Specialist

Claxton Logistics Services, LLC · Bethesda, MD, USA ·

Pay:
$70,000-$110,000/yr
Job type:
Contract

Contingent upon contract award. Full-time, 100% on site at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD. Monday–Friday, 0800–1630, with occasional support outside normal duty hours during contingencies or exercises. Public Trust (Tier 2) background check and CAC required.

Claxton Logistics is hiring a Public Relations Specialist to coordinate media relations and strategic communication for Walter Reed. You will draft releases, talking points and query responses for Public Affairs Officer approval, coordinate interviews and visits, report media activity, plan events, and help lead crisis communication planning.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s in communications, public relations, project management or related

5+ years in public affairs, project management or both

Current PMP certification (verified on the PMI registry)

Strong writing and briefing skills

Preferred Qualifications

Healthcare or military public affairs

DHA/MHS familiarity

Crisis communication

Benefits

Paid time off

11 federal holidays

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Claxton Logistics Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We participate in E-Verify. Employment is contingent on contract award, a favorable background investigation, and verification of education and references.

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