Public Relations Specialist

AVIAN

Journeyman Public Relations Specialist providing full-time support to Naval Air Systems Command for effective communication. Involved in media, internal and external stakeholder communication processes.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timePatuxent River • Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $78,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate with the Program Executive Office public affairs office to facilitate the communications between the media, squadrons, industry partners, NAVAIR IPTs and other agencies by providing specialized communications.
Produce and deliver effective internal and external stakeholder communications using the Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite as well as other current industry software.
Writing to include, but not limited to articles; captions; briefs or documents; presentation and news media strategies to include communications plans and crisis media response planning; media query responses; key messages; press releases; feature articles; talking points/speeches; social media posts; etc.
Support public relations to include, but not limited to senior leadership interview preparation, media training, event planning/coordination, protocol activities, and engage in promoting or creating an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations.
Participate in development and review process for multimedia and graphic products to include, but not limited to infographics, illustrations and graphics, logos/branding, digital image editing, and publication design.
Support SharePoint site creation and content management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Education: BA/BS degree plus three to 10 years of combined experience in the communications field.
Required Experience: Experience writing articles, captions and other products in Associated Press style
Experience executing an internal or externally focused mass communications plans
Demonstrated experience in media writing, research, and response development
Demonstrated ability to respond to customer requests proficiently, professionally, and proactively.
Desired Experience: Working knowledge of Naval aviation acquisition environment
Knowledge of military public affairs processes and general DoD military practices and procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Designed to support your health, financial security, and overall well-being, our health and wellness benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with telemedicine services and a TRICARE supplement for veterans.
Flexible Leave Benefits: we prioritize a balanced, supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally and offer flexible and paid time off, 11 paid holidays, paid sick leave, maternity and bonding leave, and military training leave.

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Hard Skills & Tools

writingmedia writingcrisis media response planningcommunications plansdigital image editingpublication designinfographicsillustrationsbrandingmass communications

Soft Skills

stakeholder communicationevent planningcustomer serviceproactive responseinterview preparationmedia trainingprotocol activitiespublic image promotioncollaborationresearch