Strategic Public Affairs Lead: Media & Crisis Communications

Mpa Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

MPA Inc. seeks a Public Affairs Specialist to lead media relations, public engagement, and information activities that advance the missions of federal government clients. You will translate agency priorities into audience-appropriate information for news media, internal audiences, and the public.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in communications and 8+ years of public affairs or media relations experience, with strong writing, crisis management, and clearance-compliant messaging skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public affairs, journalism, or related field required.
• 8+ years of experience in public affairs, media relations, or communications.
• Experience translating complex policy content into audience-appropriate messaging.

Responsibilities

• Lead media relations, public engagement, and information activities for federal government clients.
• Draft and edit press materials, talking points, speeches, and background documents.
• Serve as media contact and build relationships with reporters and editors.
• Develop messaging frameworks and ensure consistency across spokespeople.

Skills

Public affairs

Media relations

Strategic communications

Crisis communication

Project management

Mentoring

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, public affairs, journalism, public relations, or related field

Job description

MPA Inc. seeks a Public Affairs Specialist to lead media relations, public engagement, and information activities that advance the missions of federal government clients. You will translate agency priorities into audience-appropriate information for news media, internal audiences, and the public.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in communications and 8+ years of public affairs or media relations experience, with strong writing, crisis management, and clearance-compliant messaging skills.