Communications with focus on Media Relations and Data- Scientific huge plus

Central Point Partners; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A communications consultancy in Washington, DC is seeking an External Communications Contractor for a temporary full-time position. The role focuses on media distribution, monitoring, and reporting, requiring 3–5 years of experience in communications or media relations. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, have strong project management skills, and possess excellent communication abilities. This hybrid position allows for 2 days onsite and 3 days remote work.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in communications, media, or project management.
• Strong project management skills are necessary to ensure quality and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Upload press releases to news distribution platforms and email services.
• Implement and maintain production workflows for communications content.
• Track and compile media coverage reports using existing tools.
• Generate qualitative and quantitative reports on communications activities.
• Assist with social media initiatives and journalist outreach.

Skills

Project management skills

Written communication skills

Oral communication skills

Attention to detail

Media relations experience

HTML

Email distribution tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or public relations

Tools

Email distribution tools

Media monitoring tools

Job description

HYBRID- 2 days onsite in Washington DC- 3 days remote

Needed ASAP

3 months +

Communications with focus on Media Relations and Data- Scientific communications a HUGE PLUS

External Communications Contractor

Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Reports to: Assistant Director, External Communications

Position Type: Temporary contract, full time

Position Summary

The External Communications Contractor will provide short-term support to the Client External Communications team. This position will assist with media distribution, help monitor media coverage, and contribute to reporting and evaluation efforts. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, adaptable, and experienced in media relations and places value on data collection and analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Media Distribution: Upload press releases to news distribution platforms, email services, and science news outlets.
• Project & Workflow Management: Implement and maintain production workflows for communications content to ensure deadlines are met and quality standards upheld.
• Media Monitoring: Using existing tools, track and compile coverage reports of Client in the media; provide excerpts and data for internal awareness and promotional use.
• Reporting & Analytics: Generate qualitative and quantitative reports on communications activities (monthly, quarterly, and campaign-specific).
• Additional Support: Assist with other external communications projects as needed, including social media initiatives, journalist outreach, event-related communications, and communicating with members of the media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in communications, public relations, media, or project management.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under deadline pressure.
• Familiarity with email distribution tools and basic HTML preferred.
• Chemistry background helpful but not required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with media monitoring and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of scientific or nonprofit communications.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with scientific journal publishing is desired.