PR & Communications Specialist for Coast Guard Museum

Ruchman and Associates, INC; New London (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruchman and Associates, Inc. in Connecticut is seeking a Public Relations and Communications Specialist to support communications, media relations, outreach, and digital engagement for the National Coast Guard Museum.

The specialist will develop polished communication products for Government review and approval, support public awareness of museum programs and exhibits, and help track the effectiveness of outreach activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in communications, PR, journalism, marketing, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of full-time experience in PR, media relations, strategic communications, marketing, or related field.
• Mastery of AP Style and professional writing, editing, proofreading, and message development.
• Experience developing press materials, communication plans, digital content, graphics, social media content, and outreach campaigns.
• Proficiency with MS Office and commonly used content-development, graphic-design, social-media, and analytics tools.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, coordinate stakeholder reviews, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate approval records.
• Strong judgment and discretion when handling media inquiries and drafting messages for Government review and approval.
• Experience supporting a cultural institution, public-sector organization, military history museum, or DoW / DHS organization desirable.
• General familiarity with USCG terminology, history, and operational missions desirable.

Responsibilities

• Draft communication and outreach plans supporting museum programs, rotating exhibits, lectures, community events, and other approved initiatives.
• Prepare press releases, media kits, interview-preparation materials, talking points, and draft responses for Government Public Affairs review.
• Receive and route media inquiries, maintain accurate media-contact information and inquiry logs, and support timely coordination with authorized Government personnel.
• Draft and design content for approved social media channels, websites, blogs, newsletters, graphics, and other digital or print campaigns.
• Coordinate all proposed public-facing materials with USCG Public Affairs personnel and incorporate required reviews and edits before release.
• Apply Associated Press Style and established branding, editorial, accessibility, and quality standards to communications products.
• Track media coverage, web traffic, social media engagement, and other outreach metrics to assess communication effectiveness.
• Prepare recurring analytics reports and recommendations for museum leadership based on public engagement and outreach results.
• Maintain organized communication files, editorial calendars, content schedules, approval records, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure that only authorized Government personnel approve or publish official U.S. Coast Guard content unless written authority is expressly given.

Skills

Media relations

AP Style mastery

Writing & editing

Strategic communications

Public affairs coordination

Multitasking & deadlines

USCG terminology familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, or closely related discipline

Tools

MS Office

Content-development tools

Graphic-design tools

Analytics tools

Job description

Ruchman and Associates, Inc. in Connecticut is seeking a Public Relations and Communications Specialist to support communications, media relations, outreach, and digital engagement for the National Coast Guard Museum.

The specialist will develop polished communication products for Government review and approval, support public awareness of museum programs and exhibits, and help track the effectiveness of outreach activities.