Senior Media Relations & Public Affairs Lead

Leidos; Falls Church (VA); Presencial; USD 66 000 - 119 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement benefits

Resumo da oferta

Leidos in Reston, Virginia, seeks a Senior Media Relations/Public Affairs professional to support DHA/MHS communications, working between Reston and Falls Church sites.

You will respond to media inquiries, prepare leaders for interviews, monitor national coverage, and produce daily briefs for senior officials. The role demands strong writing, research, and ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced government environment.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, English, Political Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in media relations, public affairs, strategic communications, journalism, or related discipline.
• Experience researching, drafting, coordinating, and responding to media inquiries under deadlines.
• Experience preparing senior leaders, executives, or subject matter experts for media interviews with talking points and background materials.
• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to translate technical information clearly.

Responsabilidades

• Support Government public affairs officers in the DHA/MHS media relations mission and respond to daily media inquiries.
• Develop media interview preparation packages for senior leaders and experts.
• Conduct daily media monitoring of national and industry coverage.
• Prepare the MHS Early Bird daily news clips for senior leaders by 6:30 a.m. ET.
• Create Medical Media Highlights and SITREPs for leadership.
• Monitor breaking news and alert leadership to emerging issues.
• Prepare and distribute daily media reports and proactive outreach materials.
• Provide media training and prep support for interviews and engagements.
• Analyze coverage and assess alignment with key messages.

Conhecimentos

Media relations

Public affairs

Writing

News monitoring

Research

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Communications/PR

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Media monitoring tools

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Leidos in Reston, Virginia, seeks a Senior Media Relations/Public Affairs professional to support DHA/MHS communications, working between Reston and Falls Church sites.

You will respond to media inquiries, prepare leaders for interviews, monitor national coverage, and produce daily briefs for senior officials. The role demands strong writing, research, and ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced government environment.