Senior Public Sector PR & Strategy Lead

W2 Comm; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Mentorship program

Job summary

W2 Communications in the Washington, D.C. metro area is seeking an Account Supervisor to lead public relations campaigns for the public sector, focusing on technology companies and government contractors.

You will manage media relations, craft executive messaging and collaborate with digital marketing and creative teams to deliver integrated campaigns; experience in B2G government communications is essential, with mentoring of junior staff a key part of the role.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent working experience.
• Experience (3-7 years) in public relations, corporate communications.
• Minimum of one year of experience in the B2G space or government communications space, with a focus on technology
• Experience crafting, pitching and placing stories and content in external government-focused publications/outlets
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately (both independently and with a team) in a fast-paced environment, while exhibiting patience, diplomacy and maintaining a sense of humor

Responsibilities

• Overseeing implementation of strategic communications initiatives, including media relations and content placement
• Continuous research and reading of relevant publications and topics to stay abreast of government technology news and trends
• Supporting leadership with client media strategy, metrics and reporting
• Primary client liaison, providing strategic counsel
• Providing oversight for all public relations activities
• Creating/refining external messaging and executive positioning assets
• Collaborating with team members on day-to-day account activities
• Ensuring all deliverables are met
• Supporting new business initiatives
• Attend public sector networking events – particularly in the Washington, D.C. area
• Mentoring and managing junior team members

Skills

Public relations

Strategic communications

Media relations

Content creation

Government communications

Team collaboration

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Job description

W2 Communications in the Washington, D.C. metro area is seeking an Account Supervisor to lead public relations campaigns for the public sector, focusing on technology companies and government contractors.

You will manage media relations, craft executive messaging and collaborate with digital marketing and creative teams to deliver integrated campaigns; experience in B2G government communications is essential, with mentoring of junior staff a key part of the role.