Public Affairs Support Specialist

PCI Productions, LLC; Linthicum (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

PCI Federal (PCIF) seeks a Public Affairs and Strategic Communications contractor in Linthicum, MD to support mission-specific plans. The role covers news releases, one-pagers, social media content, and briefing materials for diverse audiences.

Telework is allowed on most days and Wednesdays require in-office presence. The ideal candidate holds an active Secret clearance, has 8 years of professional writing experience, and a bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, or public relations.

Qualifications

• Must have active Secret level security clearance.
• 8 years of professional writing experience and federal government contracting experience.
• 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 telework other days.

Responsibilities

• Draft communications materials such as news releases, one-pagers, job aids, and other content for multiple channels—media, website, social media.
• Maintain mission-specific briefing materials for various audiences.
• Prepare content for interviews for DCSA spokespersons.
• Draft talking points for DCSA leaders.
• Prepare DSCA leaders for media interviews and congressional engagements.
• Develop and draft content for newsletters or issuances highlighting areas of change and transformation.

Skills

Strong writing

Content development

Public relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Journalism, Public Relations, or related field

Job description

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 8 years 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.