Public Relations & Media Specialist — Humanitarian Storytelling

Refugees; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

USCRI, the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Communications Specialist – Public Relations. This role supports expanding visibility, crafting stories, and producing content across channels to advance our mission.

The position reports to the Associate Director for Global Advocacy and Communications and requires a 2+ year track record in media/PR, plus knowledge of refugee and immigration issues. In-person work with occasional remote flexibility is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 2+ years of experience in media, public relations, or related fields.
• Proven ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of refugee, unaccompanied children, trafficking, asylum and/or immigration issues.
• Graphic design skills and ability to follow brand guidelines.
• Experience using Sprout Social or similar tools to manage/schedule social media posts.
• Experience editing videos is a plus.
• Experience using WordPress to create and edit webpages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Write and distribute press releases, pitch stories to journalists, and coordinate media interviews or press conferences.
• Lead storytelling and audience engagement across emails, blogs, op-eds, web content, speeches, and more.
• Develop public relations strategies aligned with the organization’s mission and goals.
• Establish and maintain relationships with media organizations and respond to inquiries.
• Research trends to identify opportunities and improve public relations.
• Guide staff contributing to content and coordinate with external partners as needed.
• Ensure consistency in tone, style, and messaging across channels.
• Assist with campaigns across various platforms.
• Stay updated on emerging communications trends and technologies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Media relations

Storytelling

Content creation

Collaboration

Brand alignment

Education

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

Tools

Sprout Social

WordPress

Video editing

Job description

USCRI, the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Communications Specialist – Public Relations. This role supports expanding visibility, crafting stories, and producing content across channels to advance our mission.

The position reports to the Associate Director for Global Advocacy and Communications and requires a 2+ year track record in media/PR, plus knowledge of refugee and immigration issues. In-person work with occasional remote flexibility is available.