Press Coordinator

PCI Federal; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

401k and Company Matching

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement

11 Holidays

Job summary

PCI Federal is seeking a Press Coordinator to support the Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs and coordinate messaging across offices and interagency partners. The role is 100% on-site in Washington, DC, with objective to draft press materials and manage media interactions.

Must be a U.S. citizen with a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of communications experience; preference for active security clearance. Strong English writing, organizational, and collaborative skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Affairs, Political Science, or a related field.
• Five years or more work experience producing communications for domestic or international press.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including drafting and editing professional materials.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support AF/PDPA Spokesperson under direction of the Public Diplomacy team.
• Coordinate with U.S. embassies and interagency partners to deliver unified messaging.
• Monitor media coverage and provide updates, analysis, and briefings.
• Develop, coordinate, and clear press guidance and talking points.
• Draft and edit press releases, advisories, statements, and speeches.
• Support media engagements including press events and briefings.
• Ensure messaging reflects Department objectives and policy positions.
• Assist with strategic communications planning and execution.

Skills

English communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Team-building

Multicultural collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Affairs, Political Science, or related field

Tools

Media monitoring tools

Job description

Ecke Holding Company LLC, doing business as PCI Federal, was formed under the Poarch Band of Creek Indians Tribe to provide high quality products and services to Federal customers. Ecke is a Muskogee word for “mother” and reflects the role of the holding company. PCI Federal provides the common connection and integration that enables our collective success. Our portfolio of companies share the Tribe’s values of fairness, trustworthiness, commitment to something bigger than self, perseverance, respect for contribution, open, and honest communication, collaboration, open to new ideas and accomplishment. Through these values, PCI Federal focuses on delivering exceptional services that exceed our customers’ expectations. At PCI Federal, we are passionate about helping our employees meet their professional goals and achieve success, while maintaining work/life balance. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes vacation and personal time off, as well as a generous 401(k) match.

Accessibility

PCI Federal’s companies are committed to working with and providingreasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mentaldisabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation whileseeking employment, please email [e-mail]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. PCI Federal and its subsidiaries do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race,national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity,Veterans or Disability status. Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indiancandidates.

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k and Company Matching
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 11 Holidays

Position: Press Coordinator

Location: District of Columbia, DC

Remote Status: On-Site

Job Id:262-DOS

# of Openings:1

Summary

The Press Coordinator provides support to the Department of State’s Bureau of African Affairs and reports to the Program Manager. The position is 100% on-site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all duties under the direction of the Bureau of African Affairs Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs (AF/PDPA) Spokesperson.
• Coordinate with Bureau of African Affairs offices, U.S. embassies and missions in Africa, and interagency partners to develop and deliver consistent, unified messaging in response to domestic and international media inquiries.
• Monitor regional and international media coverage related to Africa and provide timely updates, analysis, and briefings on emerging issues and breaking developments.
• Develop, coordinate, and clear press guidance, talking points, and media responses within the Department of State and across interagency stakeholders.
• Draft and edit press releases, media advisories, announcements, invitations, statements, speeches, and other public-facing and internal communications materials.
• Support media engagement activities, including press events, interviews, press conferences, and senior leadership communications.
• Maintain awareness of U.S. foreign policy priorities in Africa and ensure public messaging accurately reflects Department objectives and policy positions.
• Assist with strategic communications planning and execution to advance Bureau initiatives and public diplomacy goals.

Education and Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and possess or be able to obtain a Secret clearance. Preference will be given to those with active security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, International Affairs, Political Science, or a related field.
• Five years or more work experience producing communications for domestic or international press.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including the ability to draft and edit professional communications products.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and computer skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet competing deadlines.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to coordinate activities across multiple offices and locations and effectively engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and team-building skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with media monitoring, communications, and collaboration tools.

PCI Federal (PCIF) and its subsidiaries are an equal-opportunity employer. PCIF does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, sexual orientation or identity, Veterans or Disability status.

Preference may be extended to qualified Native American Indian candidates in accordance with applicable federal law.