Public Relations Specialist

AlphaX; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AlphaGov is seeking a Public Relations Specialist to support future communications opportunities, help government-facing teams explain decisions, respond to media inquiries, and keep communities informed. You’ll interview SMEs, prepare spokespeople for tough questions, and draft public updates on deadlines.

The role emphasizes planning communications for launches, media relations, crisis messaging, and ongoing public engagement across public-sector audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, project management, or a related field.
• At least five years of relevant experience in public relations, public affairs, or communications project management.
• Experience writing public-facing materials in AP style and adapting technical information for a general audience.
• Experience coordinating media inquiries or interviews and managing deadlines across subject-matter experts, spokespeople, and reviewers.

Responsibilities

• Build communications plans for program launches, research releases, and public meetings. Identify who needs the information, what questions they’re likely to ask, and how best to reach them.
• Write and edit press releases, media advisories, talking points, newsletters, and content for websites and social media.
• Manage media inquiries, verify facts with subject-matter experts, arrange interviews, and prepare spokespeople for follow-up questions.
• Coordinate press briefings and community events, from drafting invitations to preparing speakers and following up with reporters.
• Support crisis communications by confirming what is known, coordinating approvals, and updating public statements as facts develop.
• Track media coverage and recurring public questions. Use what you learn to improve the next announcement, briefing, or FAQ.

Skills

AP style writing

Media relations

Deadline management

Communication planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in communications or related field

Job description

AlphaGov is seeking a Public Relations Specialist for future communications opportunities. You’ll help public-sector organizations explain decisions, respond to media inquiries, and keep communities informed. You should be comfortable interviewing a subject-matter expert, preparing a spokesperson for tough questions, and writing a public update on deadline.

What you’ll do

• Build communications plans for program launches, research releases, and public meetings. Identify who needs the information, what questions they’re likely to ask, and how best to reach them.
• Write and edit press releases, media advisories, talking points, newsletters, and content for websites and social media.
• Manage media inquiries, verify facts with subject-matter experts, arrange interviews, and prepare spokespeople for follow-up questions.
• Coordinate press briefings and community events, from drafting invitations to preparing speakers and following up with reporters.
• Support crisis communications by confirming what is known, coordinating approvals, and updating public statements as facts develop.
• Track media coverage and recurring public questions. Use what you learn to improve the next announcement, briefing, or FAQ.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, journalism, project management, or a related field.
• At least five years of relevant experience in public relations, public affairs, or communications project management.
• Experience writing public-facing materials in Associated Press (AP) style and adapting technical information for a general audience.
• Experience coordinating media inquiries or interviews and managing deadlines across subject-matter experts, spokespeople, and reviewers.

Nice to have

• Public-sector, healthcare, education, or nonprofit communications experience.
• Experience with crisis communications, community engagement, or media training.
• Familiarity with media monitoring tools and campaign analytics.