Public Relations Specialist
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Key details
- Location
- Bethesda, MD, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5–8 yrs
- Function
- Marketing & Communications
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 20h ago
Skills
project management
About the role
AlphaGov is seeking a Public Relations Specialist for future communications opportunities. You’ll help public-sector organizations explain decisions, respond to media inquiries, and keep communities informed. You should be comfortable interviewing a subject-matter expert, preparing a spokesperson for tough questions, and writing a public update on deadline.
What you’ll do
- Build communications plans for program launches, research releases, and public meetings. Identify who needs the information, what questions they’re likely to ask, and how best to reach them.
- Write and edit press releases, media advisories, talking points, newsletters, and content for websites and social media.
- Manage media inquiries, verify facts with subject-matter experts, arrange interviews, and prepare spokespeople for follow-up questions.
- Coordinate press briefings and community events, from drafting invitations to preparing speakers and following up with reporters.
- Support crisis communications by confirming what is known, coordinating approvals, and updating public statements as facts develop.
- Track media coverage and recurring public questions. Use what you learn to improve the next announcement, briefing, or FAQ.
Apply to be considered.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, project management, or a related field.
- At least five years of relevant experience in public relations, public affairs, or communications project management.
- Experience writing public-facing materials in Associated Press (AP) style and adapting technical information for a general audience.
- Experience coordinating media inquiries or interviews and managing deadlines across subject-matter experts, spokespeople, and reviewers.
Benefits
Nice to have
- Public-sector, healthcare, education, or nonprofit communications experience.
- Experience with crisis communications, community engagement, or media training.
- Familiarity with media monitoring tools and campaign analytics.