Public Affairs & Media Relations Associate

FiscalNote CQ Roll Call; Falls Church (VA); Híbrido; USD 51 000 - 92 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave and Retirement

Resumo da oferta

Leidos is looking for a Junior Media Relations/Public Affairs professional to support DHA/MHS communications from Reston, VA, and the Falls Church, VA site. You will assist in media inquiries, research, and rapid reporting as part of an integrated government public affairs team.

The role emphasizes strong writing, editing, and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities spanning media monitoring, interview prep, and proactive outreach.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, Political Science, or a related field and a minimum of 1 year of relevant professional experience in media relations, public affairs, strategic communications, journalism, or a related discipline.
• Experience in professional employment, internships, fellowships, military public affairs assignments, or other relevant communications experience.

Responsabilidades

• Assist Government public affairs officers with execution of the DHA/MHS media relations mission, including receiving, researching, tracking, and supporting the development of responses to daily media inquiries.
• Conduct research to support media responses and ensure information is accurate, relevant, and coordinated in accordance with established Government procedures.
• Assist with development of media interview preparation packages for leaders and subject matter experts, including anticipated questions and recommended responses, reporter background, previous related engagements, and relevant media coverage.
• Conduct daily and overnight monitoring of national, industry, and other relevant news sources to identify media coverage affecting DHA, the Military Health System, and the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs.

Conhecimentos

Writing

Editing

Research

Verbal communication

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Excel

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Communications/Public Relations/Journalism/Marketing/English/Political Science

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Leidos is looking for a Junior Media Relations/Public Affairs professional to support DHA/MHS communications from Reston, VA, and the Falls Church, VA site. You will assist in media inquiries, research, and rapid reporting as part of an integrated government public affairs team.

The role emphasizes strong writing, editing, and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities spanning media monitoring, interview prep, and proactive outreach.