Strategic External Communications & Media Lead (Hybrid)

Censeo Consulting Group; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and remote work opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Censeo Consulting Group, a Washington, DC-based management consulting firm, is seeking an External Communications and Media Specialist to support DHS procurement communications. The role focuses on external messaging, media responses, and stakeholder engagement for federal programs.

Ideal candidates have a BA/BS in Communications or related field and 3+ years in strategic communications, policy communications, or federal program support, with demonstrated experience working with federal agencies

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Communications, Political Science, Economics, Public Policy, or closely related field.
• 3+ years of experience in strategic communications or federal program support.
• Experience with Federal agencies and policy communications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver strategic communications for DHS executive leadership and external stakeholders.
• Draft public-facing content, media responses, fact sheets, talking points, and speeches.
• Coordinate messaging across program offices for consistency with agency priorities.
• Prepare executives for media engagements, conferences, and public events.
• Support rapid-turnaround responses to media and stakeholder inquiries.
• Ensure communications meet federal standards for quality, accessibility, and plain language.
• Provide media support to showcase findings via press releases, webinars, and conferences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop realistic, innovative solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and mitigate delivery risks.

Skills

Public policy

Federal programs

Strategic communications

Education

BA/BS in Communications

Job description

Censeo Consulting Group, a Washington, DC-based management consulting firm, is seeking an External Communications and Media Specialist to support DHS procurement communications. The role focuses on external messaging, media responses, and stakeholder engagement for federal programs.

Ideal candidates have a BA/BS in Communications or related field and 3+ years in strategic communications, policy communications, or federal program support, with demonstrated experience working with federal agencies