Public Relations Associate - IT/Cyber (Hybrid)

Ripple Effect; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Ripple Effect in Arlington, VA is seeking a Public Relations Associate (IT/Cyber) to support IT and cybersecurity communications, including planning, media relations, and stakeholder engagement.

This exempt, full‑time role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of PR experience, with strong writing, organization, and collaboration across teams. Telework is partial, and salary aligns with the market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in marketing, PR, communications, or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience planning and executing comprehensive PR campaigns.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS Fitness Determination.

Responsibilities

• Public Affairs Support: contribute to PR initiatives and assist with outreach campaigns.
• Media Relations: draft press materials and support interviews and briefings.
• Communication & Representation: articulate messaging and represent the organization at events.
• Schedule & Timeline Coordination: manage timelines and ensure on-schedule deliverables.
• Documentation & Organization: maintain organized PR docs and campaign trackers.
• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement: propose process improvements and tools.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

Campaign management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, or related field

DHS Fitness Determination

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Ripple Effect in Arlington, VA is seeking a Public Relations Associate (IT/Cyber) to support IT and cybersecurity communications, including planning, media relations, and stakeholder engagement.

This exempt, full‑time role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of PR experience, with strong writing, organization, and collaboration across teams. Telework is partial, and salary aligns with the market.