Strategic Public Affairs & Media Specialist

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Health, the District of Columbia Department of Health, seeks a Public Affairs Specialist in the Office of Communications to support media relations, messaging development, and communications campaigns that advance the agency’s public health priorities. The role includes monitoring media coverage, drafting press materials, and briefing executives for public appearances.

The position requires familiarity with DC communities and public health programs, and a commitment to responsive,

Qualifications

• Experience in media relations and communications campaigns.
• Ability to draft talking points and briefing memos.
• Experience coordinating with federal, state, and local partners.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development of a Communications Plan that supports the DC Health mission.
• Advise on public information and outreach; act as a liaison with policymakers.
• Monitor media coverage, manage inquiries, and prepare executives for public appearances.
• Develop and execute communications campaigns to advance DC Health objectives and available resources.

Skills

Media relations

Messaging development

Public communications

Social media campaigns

Job description

DC Health, the District of Columbia Department of Health, seeks a Public Affairs Specialist in the Office of Communications to support media relations, messaging development, and communications campaigns that advance the agency’s public health priorities. The role includes monitoring media coverage, drafting press materials, and briefing executives for public appearances.

The position requires familiarity with DC communities and public health programs, and a commitment to responsive,