Strategic Industry Communications Specialist

Consumer Technology Association; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with employer match

Student loan assistance

Mortgage assistance program

Hybrid work environment

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Wellness programs

On-site fitness center

Job summary

The Consumer Technology Association in Arlington, VA is seeking a dynamic Specialist, Industry Communications to elevate CTA’s voice across the technology industry. This full-time role supports strategic communications and media relations for CTA’s Industry Communications initiatives, including CTA Membership, Market Research, Technology & Standards, and CES.

You will draft press materials, coordinate media events, build relationships with technology media, and translate complex data into

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of communications, public relations or media relations experience.
• Experience with events, associations or technology companies preferred.
• PR agency or journalism experience also preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree (Communications, English or Journalism concentration preferred).

Responsibilities

• Support communications for CTA member programs, councils, and working groups.
• Promote CTA's Market Research and Technology & Standards through targeted campaigns.
• Translate complex technology and economic data into compelling stories for diverse audiences.
• Coordinate media engagements and plan media events, in-person and virtual.
• Build relationships with technology, business, trade and consumer media.
• Draft press releases, media advisories, pitches, talking points, scripts, Q&As, and briefing materials.
• Serve as a point of contact for CTA media inquiries and coordinate interviews.
• Coordinate media tours and planning for CES priorities.
• Track media coverage and prepare reports measuring communications impact.

Skills

Communications

Media relations

Writing

Public speaking

Time management

AI awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Communications/English/Journalism

Job description

The Consumer Technology Association in Arlington, VA is seeking a dynamic Specialist, Industry Communications to elevate CTA’s voice across the technology industry. This full-time role supports strategic communications and media relations for CTA’s Industry Communications initiatives, including CTA Membership, Market Research, Technology & Standards, and CES.

You will draft press materials, coordinate media events, build relationships with technology media, and translate complex data into