Public Affairs Specialist

3 weeks ago


Washington Highlands Washington DC, United States DepartmentC Full time
Candidates must reside in the Metro DC area and be willing to work remotely and onsite, as needed. Relocation would be done at the employee's expense.

DepartmentC is looking for an experienced Public Affairs Specialist who can create and implement a strategic media engagement strategy for a science-oriented client.

This individual will develop a strategic plan that aligns with the client’s objectives, proactively pitch media and respond to inquiries, and analyze the effectiveness of the tactics. Strong candidates will be detail-oriented, organized, and able to collaborate with multiple stakeholders.

Requires the ability to translate complex science information to non-experts. Must be both a team player and a strong independent contributor. This position requires frequent interfaces with clients’ other internal organizations, seeking strategic opportunities to align pitches and messaging with peer divisions.

Key responsibilities:

Develop and document a media outreach strategy, including pitch angles

Execute the media outreach strategy

Develop relationships with reporters

Represent the client at internal meetings, keep stakeholders and teammates informed of important updates

Proactively pitch key stories and develop talking points

Respond timely to (and prioritize) media requests

Conduct media training with client staff

Develop content (features/explainers, press releases, etc.)

Track media activities and performance

Website editing as needed

Social media support (drafting posts) as needed

Support presentation development as needed

Occasional after-hours support of key events

Occasional travel to support key conferences or events

About DepartmentC

DepartmentC is a full-service boutique agency that brings a well-rounded approach to client engagement. Our mission is to offer high-caliber creative services to companies of all sizes—but without the big-agency bloat and ego. Our team members have helped customers from the “top 50” (Fortune list) to the “under 30” (employees or fewer).

We have a vested interest in our customers’ successes. After all, we’d like to think of ourselves as an extension of their creative departments — their own DepartmentC.

DepartmentC is a certified small women-owned business with a commitment to representing diverse perspectives and ensuring equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and minimum 8 years of professional public affairs/ communications experience

Exceptional interpersonal and writing skills

Strong critical thinking skills

Experience preparing executive-level principals for public speaking and media engagements

Experience with using PR tools, such as Cision

Managerial experience (optional)

Ability to handle high-pressure situations with poise and diplomacy

Must have strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented

Existing relationships within science/space media community are helpful but not required

Experience with WordPress helpful but not required

Benefits

401K

Healthcare

Short-term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off



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