Public Relations Specialist

AlphaX; Bethesda (MD); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Public-sector experience

Crisis communications experience

Media training

Descripción de la vacante

AlphaGov is seeking a Public Relations Specialist to support communications opportunities for public-sector organizations. You’ll help explain decisions, respond to media inquiries, and keep communities informed.

You should be comfortable interviewing subject-matter experts and preparing spokespeople for tough questions and deadlines. Responsibilities include developing communications plans for launches and meetings; writing and editing press releases, advisories, talking points, newsletters,

Formación

• 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 for a general audience.
• Experience coordinating media inquiries or interviews and managing deadlines across subject-matter experts, spokespeople, and reviewers.

Responsabilidades

• Build communications plans for launches, releases, and public meetings, identifying audiences and questions.
• Write and edit press releases, media advisories, talking points, newsletters, and content for websites and social media.
• Manage media inquiries, verify facts with experts, arrange interviews, and prepare spokespeople for follow-up questions.
• Coordinate press briefings and community events, from invitations to speaker preparation and reporter follow-up.
• Support crisis communications by confirming what is known, coordinating approvals, and updating statements as facts develop.
• Track media coverage and recurring questions to improve future announcements, briefings, or FAQs.

Conocimientos

Public relations

Media relations

AP style writing

Project management

Interviewing

Deadline management

Plain language writing

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in communications/public relations

Descripción del empleo

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.