PR Specialist: Media Relations & Museum Outreach

Spy Museum; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Spy Museum seeks a Public Relations Specialist to assist the Director of Media Relations in implementing the PR plan, promoting the Museum and its educational mission, and maximizing exposure through media outreach.

This role involves researching and writing press materials, coordinating on-site media activities, and maintaining the media contact database and PR image library. Strong writing and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, English, or related field.
• 1–2 years of media relations and/or public relations experience, preferably with an agency, museum, or historic site.

Responsibilities

• Responds promptly to media requests from local, national, and international press and other media contacts.
• Supports Media Relations Director’s planning and execution of Museum-wide announcements and priorities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Proofreading

Media monitoring

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Persuasion

Judgement

Education

BA/BS degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, English, or related field

Job description

The International Spy Museum seeks a Public Relations Specialist to assist the Director of Media Relations in implementing the PR plan, promoting the Museum and its educational mission, and maximizing exposure through media outreach.

This role involves researching and writing press materials, coordinating on-site media activities, and maintaining the media contact database and PR image library. Strong writing and organizational skills are essential.