Emerging Media Relations Associate – Public Affairs

Leidos Inc; Falls Church (VA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc. seeks a Junior Media Relations/Public Affairs professional to support DHA/MHS communications, working across Reston, VA and Falls Church, VA. You will assist in media inquiries, monitoring, interview prep, and daily reporting as part of an integrated team.

Ideal candidates have strong writing, research, organizational, and analytical skills, with ability to produce timely work in a fast-paced government public affairs environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 1 year in media relations, public affairs, or related communications field.
• Demonstrated writing, editing, researching, and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with media relations concepts and news cycles.
• Ability to research from multiple sources and produce accurate written products.
• Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist public affairs officers in executing the media relations mission.
• Research to support media responses and ensure accuracy and coordination.
• Develop media interview preparation packages with anticipated questions and responses.
• Monitor national and industry news for DHA, MHS, and related teams.
• Prepare daily media products such as SITREPs and daily briefings.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Research

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, Political Science, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Leidos Inc. seeks a Junior Media Relations/Public Affairs professional to support DHA/MHS communications, working across Reston, VA and Falls Church, VA. You will assist in media inquiries, monitoring, interview prep, and daily reporting as part of an integrated team.

Ideal candidates have strong writing, research, organizational, and analytical skills, with ability to produce timely work in a fast-paced government public affairs environment.