Public Affairs Officer Junior

About the role

TULK is a boutique strategic technology and management consulting firm supporting U.S. Federal Government, Defense, Intelligence Community, and National Security customers. The Public Affairs Officer - Junior supports the public affairs team with essential administrative and operational tasks.

Responsibilities

• Media Monitoring: Compile and distribute daily press clippings and news summaries to agency leadership.
• Content Development & Execution: Develop and execute high volume of public affairs deliverables in AP Style with minimal errors. Products include articles, newsletters, social media content, podcast productions, website content, daily news clips, communication plans, video concepts, and video scripts.
• Digital Media Management: Create tailored content for various social media platforms, conduct trend research, develop content schedules, and provide detailed analytics on social media and website performance.
• Outreach Support: Provide public affairs support for external conferences, academic outreach, and other community relations events. Support the agency's distinguished speaker program and manage public inquiries.
• Engagement: Support high-level military and civilian, foreign, and domestic visits/functions, ceremonies and special events hosted by NGA leadership. Prepare visit specific NGA presentations, briefing books, slick sheets, and agendas.
• Planning & Coordination: Plan, coordinate, and execute high-level external events/campaigns. Provide support to visit dry runs, read ahead materials, prep packages, placemats, presentations, and briefing material. Track and manage both internal and external engagements for NGA Senior Leadership.
• Hall of Fame Support: Publicize the call for nominations, process and consolidate nomination packages, submit a slate of candidates for membership to the Hall of Fame Selection Board, and serve as Secretary to the Hall of Fame Selection Board.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, or a related field is required.
• Some positions may require additional accesses, SCI eligibility, or successful completion of a Counterintelligence-scope polygraph process as directed by the customer.
• Experience: 2+ years of professional experience or relevant internships in a public relations or journalism setting. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, the candidate must have 2+ years of direct public affairs or journalism experience.
• Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Political Science, or a related field is required.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• An active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Familiarity with major social media platforms (e.g., X/Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook).

Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities with an eagerness to draft, edit, and proofread materials.
• A high degree of accuracy and thoroughness when completing tasks such as compiling media clips, maintaining contact lists, or scheduling posts.
• The ability to assist with multiple tasks and prioritize assignments effectively in a fast-paced support role.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible work schedules where permitted by the customer.
• Performance and referral bonuses.
• Technology support.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401(k).
• Professional development support.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.