Public Affairs Support Specialist

PCI Productions LLC; Linthicum (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Productions LLC in Linthicum, MD, seeks a seasoned Public Affairs contractor to support mission-specific strategic communications. Responsibilities include drafting news releases, briefings, social media content, and newsletters to support the agency's public messaging.

You must hold an active Secret clearance, have 8+ years of federal writing experience, and a bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, or related field. In-office on Wednesdays with telework on other days.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional writing experience in a federal context.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field.
• In-office presence required on Wednesdays in Linthicum, MD; telework on other days.

Responsibilities

• Draft news releases, one-pagers, social content, and newsletters for multiple channels.
• Prepare briefing materials and talking points for leaders.
• Review and modernize existing materials and organizational briefings.
• Support media interviews and congressional engagements for DSCA leaders.
• Develop content for interviews, emails, invitations, and other communications as needed.

Skills

Professional writing

Federal contracting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, public relations, or related field

Job description

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Remote Status: Hybrid

The contractor shall provide Public Affairs and Strategic Communications Support Services in direct support of mission-specific strategic communication plans, and communication products to support implementation. These products include news releases, one-pagers, content for social media and websites, briefing materials for different audiences, interview prep materials, talking points, content for newsletters, correspondence, to include but not limited to, draft emails, appreciation letters, invitations, and other content as needed. The contractor shall review and modernize existing materials, including organizational briefings on COR direction.

The contractor shall provide the following in support for the mission-specific strategic plans:

• Drafting communications materials such as news releases, one-pagers, job aids, and other content to be used in multiple channels—media, website, social media, etc.
• Maintaining mission-specific briefing materials to be used and updated for various audiences in each mission strategic plan.
• Preparing content for interviews for DCSA spokespersons.
• Drafting talking points for DCSA leaders.
• Preparing DSCA leaders for media interviews and congressional engagements.
• Developing and drafting content for newsletters or issuances for all mission areas highlighting areas of change and transformation.

Job Requirements

• Must have an active Secret level security clearance.
• Must have 8years of professional writing experience and federal government contracting experience.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or another related field.
• Must be able to be in office on Wednesdays in Linthicum, Maryland and any other day needed. (The other days will allow telework.)

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.