Senior Public Affairs & Communications Manager

Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia seeks a GS-14 level public affairs or communications specialist. The role requires leading staff, developing strategic communications plans, and advising senior leadership on sensitive matters.

Responsibilities include preparing and editing press materials, managing media relations, coordinating messaging with partner agencies, and producing content for digital platforms.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service performing (obtained in either the public or private sectors) (3) of the (4) duties listed below: Supervising public affairs or communications staff by assigning work, establishing priorities and deadlines, monitoring performance, and reviewing communications products.
• Developing and implementing strategic communications plans and providing communications advice to senior leadership on sensitive matters.
• Preparing, reviewing, and editing press releases, statements, talking points, speeches, media advisories, and other public-facing communications.
• Managing media, digital, and social-media communications, including responding to media inquiries, coordinating messaging with partner agencies, or producing content for media and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Supervise public affairs or communications staff and oversee workflow and deadlines.
• Develop and implement strategic communications plans; advise senior leadership on sensitive matters.
• Prepare, review, and edit press releases, statements, speeches and other public-facing materials.
• Manage media relations and digital communications; coordinate messaging with partner agencies.

Skills

Public affairs

Communications leadership

Strategic planning

Media relations

Staff supervision

Job description

The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia seeks a GS-14 level public affairs or communications specialist. The role requires leading staff, developing strategic communications plans, and advising senior leadership on sensitive matters.

Responsibilities include preparing and editing press materials, managing media relations, coordinating messaging with partner agencies, and producing content for digital platforms.