Associate Communications Specialist

Parsons; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an Associate Communications Specialist to support external communications, product marketing, media relations, and content development across Parsons' Federal Solutions portfolio, with a primary focus on the Defense & Intelligence business unit.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer who collaborates with stakeholders to translate complex technologies and solutions into clear, compelling content.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, English, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, product marketing, or a related field.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical, business, or operational concepts into clear and engaging content.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience supporting communications campaigns, media relations activities, content development efforts, product marketing initiatives, or marketing programs.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across multiple functions and levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support external communications and marketing initiatives that align with Federal business priorities.
• Develop communications content and messaging that promotes Parsons' products, technologies, and solutions, including product launches, commercialization initiatives, marketing campaigns, customer engagements, and industry events.
• Draft and edit a variety of communications materials, including press releases, media pitches, executive talking points, fact sheets, articles, social media content, and marketing collateral.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and business leaders to develop content that highlights Parsons' capabilities, products, contract wins, and customer successes.
• Assist with media relations activities, including media monitoring, coverage reporting, and reporter engagement opportunities.
• Support the development of thought leadership content, including bylined articles, executive communications, speaking engagement materials, and industry-focused content.
• Support planning and execution of trade shows, conferences, and other external engagement activities.
• Track communications and marketing metrics and support reporting efforts.
• Monitor industry news, customer developments, and relevant media coverage to identify content and storytelling opportunities.
• Support special projects and other communications initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Storytelling

Project management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, English, or a related field

Tools

AP Style knowledge

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an Associate Communications Specialist to join our team! In this role, you will support external communications, product marketing, media relations, content development, and marketing initiatives that advance business objectives across Parsons' Federal Solutions portfolio, with a primary focus on the Defense & Intelligence business unit.

Preferred locations: Washington, DC and surrounding area; Huntsville, AL

The ideal candidate is a strong writer and storyteller who enjoys working across multiple projects, collaborating with stakeholders, and translating complex technologies, products, and mission-focused solutions into clear, compelling content.

This position is well-suited for a communications professional seeking to expand their experience in media relations, product communications, thought leadership, social media, and integrated marketing campaigns.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Support external communications and marketing initiatives that align with Federal business priorities.
• Develop communications content and messaging that promotes Parsons' products, technologies, and solutions, including product launches, commercialization initiatives, marketing campaigns, customer engagements, and industry events.
• Draft and edit a variety of communications materials, including press releases, media pitches, executive talking points, fact sheets, articles, social media content, and marketing collateral.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and business leaders to develop content that highlights Parsons' capabilities, products, contract wins, and customer successes.
• Assist with media relations activities, including media monitoring, coverage reporting, and reporter engagement opportunities.
• Support the development of thought leadership content, including bylined articles, executive communications, speaking engagement materials, and industry-focused content.
• Support planning and execution of trade shows, conferences, and other external engagement activities.
• Track communications and marketing metrics and support reporting efforts.
• Monitor industry news, customer developments, and relevant media coverage to identify content and storytelling opportunities.
• Support special projects and other communications initiatives as assigned.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, English, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in corporate communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, product marketing, or a related field.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical, business, or operational concepts into clear and engaging content.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience supporting communications campaigns, media relations activities, content development efforts, product marketing initiatives, or marketing programs.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across multiple functions and levels of the organization.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Experience working for or with the federal government, defense industry, national security community, or technology sector.
• Knowledge of AP Style.
• Experience supporting product marketing, product launches, commercialization efforts, or customer engagement campaigns.
• Experience supporting social media, media relations, digital communications, or integrated marketing programs.

Team

This position reports to the Director of External Communications (Federal) and is part of Parsons' Corporate Affairs organization. The team supports external communications, media relations, thought leadership, marketing, branding, digital communications, and strategic campaigns across Parsons' Federal Solutions portfolio.

The ideal candidate is curious, collaborative, highly organized, and eager to grow as a communications professional while helping tell the Parsons story across national security, defense, and federal infrastructure markets.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Corporate team.

For over 80 years, Parsons Corporation, has shaped the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. Our employees work in a close-knit team environment to find new, innovative ways to deliver smart solutions that are used and valued by customers around the world. By combining unique technologies with deep domain expertise across cybersecurity, missile defense, space, connected inf