Defense Public Affairs Specialist & Multimedia Lead

Tamayo Federal; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Tamayo Federal Solutions (TFS) seeks qualified candidates to support a mission-focused public affairs program in Norfolk, VA. The role includes communication planning, multimedia production, event support, and timely responses to information requests for Navy and federal audiences.

Successful candidates will collaborate with senior leaders, produce articles and media content, and provide on-site photography and event materials. This position is contingent upon contract award and funding.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting public affairs, communications, media relations, or journalism.
• Ability to develop, write, edit, and publish articles, newsletters, and web content.
• Experience providing photography, video, and audio support for events and digital platforms.
• Ability to support command events, ceremonies, public affairs activities, and digital channels.
• Ability to respond timely to information requests concerning agency programs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Executive Staff and command personnel to maintain a robust public affairs program.
• Plan, administer, and evaluate the program’s voice to industry and the public.
• Provide professional photography, video, and audio services for command events.
• Develop, write, edit, and submit articles for publication in Navy newspapers and NAVSEA websites.
• Create invitations, tickets, flyers, booklets, programs for events.
• Participate in crisis communications with timely information for media.
• Serve on the MARMC Fire Response Team and as Public Affairs rep in the EOC.
• Provide on-site incident support and capture digital photographs.
• Serve as a customer service advocate.
• Update the command web calendar with events and weather advisories.
• Maintain banners and digital signage on CEP-200 and social platforms.
• Create learning materials and advertising trifolds.
• Respond to information requests concerning agency programs.

Skills

Public affairs

Communications

Media relations

Journalism

Multimedia production

Job description

Tamayo Federal Solutions (TFS) seeks qualified candidates to support a mission-focused public affairs program in Norfolk, VA. The role includes communication planning, multimedia production, event support, and timely responses to information requests for Navy and federal audiences.

Successful candidates will collaborate with senior leaders, produce articles and media content, and provide on-site photography and event materials. This position is contingent upon contract award and funding.