Senior Public Affairs & Communications Strategist

Tjfact Llc; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Public Relations Specialist to support public affairs, media relations, and digital communications for MHS and DHA initiatives. The role requires strategic storytelling, crisis communications readiness, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders to deliver timely, accurate messaging.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in public affairs, strong AP Style writing, and project management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Project Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in public affairs, strategic communications, or related functions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with audience-appropriate messaging.
• Experience developing and executing communications plans and public affairs initiatives.
• Strong media relations and stakeholder engagement capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and evaluate strategic communications and public affairs plans for WRNMMC.
• Write and edit press materials, talking points, newsletters, and web content.
• Coordinate media relations, interviews, media visits, and inquiries.
• Support leadership with crisis communications and executive messaging.
• Collaborate across DHA, NCR, and MTF teams to ensure consistent messaging.

Skills

Public relations

Media relations

AP Style

Digital communications

Project management

Strategic communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications

Tools

AP Style guide

Social media platforms

Public affairs tools

Job description

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Public Relations Specialist to support public affairs, media relations, and digital communications for MHS and DHA initiatives. The role requires strategic storytelling, crisis communications readiness, and collaboration with multiple stakeholders to deliver timely, accurate messaging.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in public affairs, strong AP Style writing, and project management experience.