Press Officer

Valiant Harbor International LLC; Washington; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A government services firm is seeking a strategic Press Officer to support communications for health-related projects. This full-time remote role requires strong media relations experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Salary is negotiable and involves occasional travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of media relations experience, preferably in health or science.
• Proven ability to provide senior-level communications counsel.
• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Research and write public affairs documents like press releases.
• Analyze and offer recommendations for improving content.
• Develop comprehensive communications plans.
• Develop comprehensive communications plans with strategic insights and execution plans.
• Draft talking points, slides, and memos with scientific and technical content aligned to audiences and agency goals.

Skills

Media relations experience

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent verbal communication skills

Independent and collaborative work ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Press Officer (Public Affairs) (Washington, DC)

Valiant Harbor International is a CVE Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business that specializes in technical, programmatic, acquisition, compliance, and financial services for Government science and technology, research and development, and technological programs. At Valiant Harbor International, we emphasize our intense focus on helping federal government agencies identify and address organizational challenges to tailor and integrate specific solutions to solve their most difficult problems. Success is defined by our ability to meet our customers’ needs quickly, efficiently, and effectively.

Valiant Harbor International is seeking an experienced and strategic Press Officer to support the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Communications, Outreach, Media, Policy, Analysis, and Strategic Support (COMPASS) team. This is a full-time remote position with occasional travel anticipated.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and write a variety of public affairs documents such as press releases and media interview responses.
• Analyze agency information program matters and offer recommendations for improving content from a strategic communications perspective.
• Establish and maintain contact with key officials and media representatives; respond to related engagement requests.
• Develop comprehensive communications plans with insights into strategy and tactical execution.
• Draft talking points, slides, and memos with scientific and technical content, ensuring alignment with target audiences and consistency with agency policies and goals.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college required; Master’s degree desired.
• Minimum of 5 years of media relations experience, preferably in health or science fields.
• Proven ability to provide senior-level communications counsel to Program Managers, agency leaders, and subject matter experts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.

Clearance Requirements: Ability to obtain a Public Trust.

Salary Range: Negotiable.

EEO Statement: Valiant Harbor International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Valiant Harbor International prohibits discrimination with respect to the hiring or promotion of individuals, conditions of employment, disciplinary and discharge practices, or any other aspect of employment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected class. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact [phone] for assistance.

This is a full time position.

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