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Public Relations Associate
Agile Defense. Develop and execute comprehensive public relations strategies aligned to business priorities and stakeholder objectives.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and execute comprehensive public relations strategies aligned to business priorities and stakeholder objectives.
- Write and distribute press releases, speeches, and other communication materials.
- Create messaging that translates complex technologies and mission capabilities into clear value propositions for customer audiences.
- Monitor public opinion and media coverage to assess the effectiveness of PR strategies.
- Own and manage social media content strategies that combine traditional and AI-powered approaches, including ideation, content development, and execution.
- Analyze engagement data and optimize content strategy based on performance.
- Ensure consistency of messaging across all communication channels and stakeholders.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including journalists, influencers, and community leaders.
- Support event planning, conferences, and industry engagement.
- Experiment with new media and communication methods, tracking engagement metrics to continuously refine how messaging is resonating with key audiences.
- Storytelling: Build cross-departmental relationships to uncover and share compelling stories that highlight employee successes and organizational milestones.
Requirements
What you’ll need- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.
- Previous experience in public relations or communications, preferably in national security, defense, government contracting, or related sectors.
- Experience developing executive-level communication materials and messaging strategies, including briefings and positioning statements.
- Experience developing and executing strategies for digital and social media platforms.
- Demonstrated success developing and executing proactive communications strategies in large, complex organizations or government environments.
- Exceptional writing, editing, and communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships.
- Proficiency in media relations and understanding of the media landscape.
- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Knowledge of federal contracting, IT services, digital modernization, and government affairs.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment in adjusting campaign strategy, content direction, and channel prioritization based on performance data.
- Proven ability to turn complex business goals into relatable, effective communication strategies that resonate with people and culture.
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Hard Skills & Tools
public relations strategiespress releasescommunication materialsmessaging strategiessocial media content strategiesengagement data analysisevent planningstorytellingwritingediting
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsrelationship buildingcreative thinkingproblem-solvingcommunication skillsability to work under pressuredeadline managementindependent judgmentcollaborationadaptability